Good news from “iPhone City,” news goes bad for Apple from Nikkei, and The Information has information about an ugly sounding mixed-reality headset from Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick it all around.
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iPhone-related tips and news for everyone interested in Apple’s iPhone or looking to make your iPhone experience even better.
iPhone 15 Pro Could Feature Titanium Frame, Haptic Buttons, 8GB RAM
A new research note from analyst Jeff Pu suggests the iPhone 15 Pro series will feature a titanium frame, 8GB of RAM and more.
Hear More Clearly Using Live Listen With AirPods or Beats Headphones
When you need to hear a bit more clearly, Live Listen helps you use your iPhone as a microphone to your AirPods or Beats headphones.
China's COVID Crisis Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving
China’s COVID crisis may keep hitting Apple, iPad grows Apple in India, and the Apple/AliveCor fight continues.
Jeff Butts' Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-26
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts kicks off our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a life saver, while an iPhone feature has a lock on most interesting.
How to Use Memoji with Your iPhone
This guide will show you how to use Memoji on your iPhone, allowing you to create custom photos and videos to send to friends and family.
Self Service Repair and a Year of Apple TV+ - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-22
What do relatively recent Macs and a proposed battery rule have in common? TMO writer Nick deCourville says Apple’s Self Service Repair may be the answer. Plus, Nick and Ken look at some of their favorite Apple TV+ titles of 2022.
Farmers Might Hurt iPhone Production In India and Other Predictions
A minus and a plus on iPhone, a prediction and a hurdle for iPhone manufacturing, and a fine that might actually be fine for Apple.
How-To Christmas and Predicting 2023 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-20
If you’re giving electronics this holiday season, there are some steps you might want to take ahead of time. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts fills us in. Plus – Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has a few predictions for the new year. Ken and Jeff kick them around.
Negative Zero COVID - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-19
The closed loop at Foxconn’s iPhone City plant in Zhengzhou is open. Most of the plant’s COVID restrictions have been lifted as China pulls a big “never mind” on its zero-COVID policies. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Will Smith, AirDrop, and Continuity are in for Mailbag Monday.
Big App Store Changes On the Horizon for EU
Another downer note on iPhone sales, little worry over the EU and the App Store, and the next round of OS betas is already rolling.
iPhone 14 Safety Features Lead to Helicopter Rescue
Two new iPhone 14 safety features helped rescuers locate and save two people who got involved in a serious car accident.
How to Customize Live Activities Update Frequency
As of iOS 16.2, it’s now possible to customize the update frequency of Live Activities for individual apps. Here’s how to do it.
Review: Shargeek's 35-Watt Retro Charger Brings Power and Fun Design
Today we’re reviewing the Shargeek 35-Watt Retro GaN Charger, which offers fast and efficient charging with a super-cool design.
Travelin' Tim Goes to Japan While Apple TV+ Goes to More Awards Shows
Make way for gloom, Travelin’ Tim’s travelin’ again, and awards season kicks it in gear. That’s in today’s view from the Observation Deck.
Tim Cook Publicly Acknowledges Sony's Contribution to iPhone Camera Sensors
Tim Cook publicly acknowledged Sony for continuously developing world-class image sensors for the iPhone camera.
Where iPhones Are Sold and Some Christmas Carols - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-13
CIRP says where iPhones are sold in the states may be a weak point for Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss that. Plus – talking over SNL’s very bloody parody of “A Christmas Carol” and Apple Pay.
Accentuating the Positive or Something
A couple of positive notes on Apple, producer and consumer news for Apple in India, and, to quote Billy Joel, “Where’s the Orchestra?”
iOS 16 Adoption Rate Hits Close to 69% for iPhones
A report from Mixpanel suggests that the adoption rate for iOS 16 is close to 69% for iPhones, possibly in thanks to the new features.
Twitter Blue Subscription on iPhone to Cost $11 Month Upon Relaunch
When Twitter relaunches its Blue subscription, the service will cost more on iPhone than the web. This will help Twitter recoup commissions.
Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07
Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.
Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store
The App Store is gaining an almost tenfold increase in the number of price points developers can use. It’s also offering new pricing tools.
Apple Extends Its Self Service Repair Program to Eight Countries in Europe
Apple has officially announced that its Self Service Repair Program is now launching in eight European countries, including the U.K.
Moovit's New Live Location Feature Makes Urban Mobility Easier Than Ever
Urban mobility app Moovit has officially announced the new Live Locations feature, creating even more efficiency for those that commute.