Want a positive spin on the current quarter? Ken tries to convince TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts how great things will look for Apple in Q1FY24 – provided nothing goes wrong. Also – Android is getting one communications app to rule them all (and ditch the green text bubbles). Jeff fills us in on Sunbird.
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Lost, Not Deferred, iPhone 14 Sales, Settled Lawsuits and Then Good News
A troubling prediction for iPhone 14 Pros, good news for Apple on the smartwatch front, and a surprising PR move for Apple TV+. These are the sorts of things we see from the Observation Deck today.
Bezalel Announces New Prelude X MagSafe Series Featuring Wireless Charging with Style and Function
Bezalel has announced its new Prelude X MagSafe series, offering efficient wireless charging for the iPhone 12 and newer.
Foxconn Freezes Hiring-Blitz for the Weekend Due to Limited Quarantine Space
Foxconn is experiencing a 3-day hiring freeze due to a lack of quarantine space. This news arrives as Apple continues with supply issues.
Kuo Reports iPhone 15 Pro Series to Offer Higher Data Transfer Speeds Thanks to USB-C
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 will offer faster data transfer speeds in thanks to the switch to USB-C.
DoorDash Introduces New Safety Features for Dashers, Customers and Merchants
Today DoorDash has announced that it will begin unrolling new safety features for Dashers, customers and merchants.
Synchron Clinical Trial Explores Controlling iPhone With Your Brain
An FDA-approved clinical trial is allowing people to control their iPhone or iPad devices using just brain waves.
Foxconn to Quadruple iPhone Factory Workforce In India In Coming Years
In an effort to further diversify itself, iPhone maker Foxconn reportedly plans to quadruple its workforce in India by 2024.
Apple Announces Emergency SOS Via Satellite to Launch Later this Month for iPhone 14 Series
Today Apple has announced that the new Emergency SOS via satellite feature will see release sometime during the month of November.
Foxconn Still Under COVID-19 Lockdown, Expects Revenue Shortfall
Foxconn, Apple’s largest iPhone assembler, reports it will see a revenue decrease because of recent COVID-19 lockdowns.
Apple Beaten to the Punch as YouTube Channel Creates First Folding iPhone
A team known as the Aesthetics of Technology posted a YouTube video detailing their journey into creating the first folding Apple iPhone.
Minus One Bloodbath Plus One Chaotic Mess - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-08
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about how wrong Ken was about Apple shares after the weekend iPhone warning. Then, Jeff has many, many thoughts on the chaotic mess than has been Elon Musk’s handling of Twitter.
How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri
New to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1, you can now use Siri to restart your iPhone or iPad. Jeff Butts walks you through how it works.
Apple to Continue to Use Qualcomm's 5G Modem for 2023 iPhone Models
Reports from “Bloomberg’s” Mark Gurman indicate that Apple will continue to use Qualcomm’s 5G modems for 2023 iPhone models.
Trying to Retain Workers, Foxconn More Than Triples iPhone Worker Bonuses
Responding to growing discontent and workers quitting, Foxconn is dramatically increasing iPhone worker bonuses in Zhengzhou.
I'm Sorry, I Can't Hear You Over All the Noise From That Foxconn iPhone Plant
The noise from Foxconn’s largest iPhone plant gets louder, Apple’s “supercycle” for hardware, and Apple TV+ has a new podcast.
Employees at Foxconn's iPhone Factory Vent About Strict COVID-19 Restrictions
Workers at Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory are afraid and angry over strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed since last week.
'Pokémon GO' Celebrates Halloween 2022: What to Expect During Part 2 of the Event
“Pokémon GO” is celebrating Halloween 2022 with 2 different events: here’s what to expect during the second half.
Apple Seeks Better Understanding of False Emergency SOS Activations
Apple appears to be implementing a way to get more information about false emergency SOS activations in the iOS 16.2 beta.
YouTube Redesign Makes Dark Mode Darker, Adds New Features
New changes included in a recent YouTube redesign include pinch-to-zoom, a darker dark mode and ambient color in the background.
Highly Anticipated iCloud Photo Sharing Library Launching with iOS 16.1
Reports indicate that the delayed iCloud Photo Sharing Library feature is now seeing a release with iOS 16.1 this October.
Plans to Use China's YMTC Memory Chips Frozen by Apple Due to Mounting Political Issues
Reports from “Nikkei Asia” indicate that Apple is freezing plans to implement China’s YMTC memory chips, citing geopolitical issues.
Apple and Airtel Set to Discuss Rollout of 5G Support to iPhones in India
Apple and Airtel executives are scheduled to meet this week to discuss the rollout of iPhone 5G support on Airtel’s 5G network.
More Koreans are Switching to iPhones Due to Samsung Games Optimization Service Controversy
Many Koreans are switching to iPhone after ditching their Samsung galaxy devices due to the Game Optimization Service controversy.