Apple’s new Steve Jobs Theater had its debut, and Bryan and Jeff talk about some of the amazing things we saw. They also spew some vitriol all over Apple’s decision to pull the App Store from iTunes, and discuss their favorite aspects of Apple Watch Series 3 and iPhone X.
This Photograph Shows Why Apple Built the Steve Jobs Theater
Apple has quietly rewritten the rules for media events and presentation yet again, and this photograph demonstrates that.
Watch Apple Watch Series 3 'Dear Apple' Commercial
Apple published a new commercial called Dear Apple. it promotes Apple Watch Series 3 by looking at letters that have been written to Apple and CEO Tim Cook. There will probably be shorter versions aired on TV, but the full version below is two minutes and 38 seconds. The testimonials range from health uses, sports cases, diabetes, car crashes, and a Russian cyborg (for real). I think it’s a great video.
Apple Claims Apple Watch #1 Watch in the World
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that Apple Watch is not just the number one smartwatch on the planet, it’s now the number one watch. It would represent a huge accomplishment for Apple, and one that should scare the pants off the watch world. In the screenshot I included, Apple Watch is about to overcome Rolex to be the top brand in terms of sales.
iOS 11 Favorite Features, Apple’s Entertainment Plans, Apple Watch Cheaters - ACM 427
iOS 11 is coming, and Bryan and Jeff discuss some of what they’re looking forward to. They also talk about Apple’s big plans in making movies and TV shows, and why it’s important for Apple to do so. The cap the show with a look at Apple Watch being involved with a baseball cheating scheme.
Tim Cook, Dreamers, DACA, and a Bad Game of Chicken
Apple’s CEO doesn’t believe that the White House should be threatening to rip the Dreamers away from the only home they’ve ever known.
Tim Cook’s Political Junket and Amazon’s Master Plan for Alexa - ACM 426
Is Tim Cook running for President? Bryan and Jeff take a look at his recent higher public profile and the political junket he seemed to take through the midwest. They also talk about Amazon’s recent improvements to Alexa and how they fit in with the company’s master plan for the platform.
Tim Cook Is in Austin, Might Make an Augmented Reality Announcement
Funny enough, part of those rumors were quickly confirmed by Austin Mayor Steve Adler.
Apple Officially Announces Iowa Data Center, Pledges $100 Million for 'Public Improvement Fund'
The announcement comes just a couple of days after the project was first rumored, but it includes a kicker: a pledge of “up to” US$100 million to a “Public Improvement Fund.”
Apple's Titan Car Struggle, iPhone 8 vs. Samsung Galaxy 8 - TMO Daily Observations 2017-08-24
John Martellaro and Jeff Butts join guest-host Bryan Chaffin to talk about Apple’s perils an lessons in trying to make a car. They also discuss the perennial topic of whether this is the year when—finally—Apple can’t compete with whatever Samsung announced earlier in the year. (Spoiler: no, it’s not.)
Tim Cook Offers Thoughts for Sailors Lost on USS John S. McCain, and Those Who Serve
While the search continues, the remains of some of those sailors were reported found Tuesday morning.
Tim Cook on Trump's Charlottesville Response: Hate is a Cancer
Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking a strong stance on the recent Nazi and white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, and Donald Trump’s response, saying “Hate is a cancer.”
Chinese App Store Developer Complaint Highlights Apple's China Problem
Apple has a China problem, and that problem is “China.”
AAPL Conference Call Quirks and Can Apple Be the Microsoft of Cars? - ACM 422
Could Apple be the Microsoft of cars? Bryan and Jeff dig deep into this idea, as well as some of the quirkier aspects of Apple’s quarterly conference call with analysts. They also chat about the importance of Apple Park.
Tim Cook on Trump's Apple Factories Statement: Let's Talk About Something Else
Ask Tim Cook about Donald Trump saying three Apple factories are going to be built in the United States and you’ll get an answer, but not to that question.
The One about Star Wars Stormtroopers Inspiring Jony Ive's Apple Earpod Design
That’s the story according to Star Wars rebooter J.J. Abrams, as revealed in a Wall Street Journal profile of Jony Ive.
New Apple HR Head Has Worked For 5 Apple CEOs
Deirdre O’Brien has worked at Apple for some 30 years, which means she’s worked for five different Apple CEOs: John Sculley, Michael “The Diesel” Spindler, Gil Amelio, Steve Jobs, and Tim Cook.
The Apple of Tomorrow, and the Wild West of Home Automation - ACM 419
What exactly is “Apple?” The company is changing dramatically, and Bryan and Jeff explore where Apple might be going. They also talk about home automation, and how we are in the Wild West days of this future technology.
Who Would Apple's Tim Cook Pick to Succeed Him?
Every corporation has a succession plan for its CEO, so what might Apple’s look like?
Why Tim Cook's Rating by Employees Plummeted in 2017
In Glassdoor’s CEO ratings system, derived from employee input, Apple’s Tim Cook fell from Number 8 last year to 53 this year. Why?
