Ultra growth for Apple Watch in China, settlement emails are out for the Butterfly effect, and a couple of Apple TV+ stories.
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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.
Travelin' Tim Goes to Arizona, iPhone Production Woes and More
Fresh from the Observation Deck, there’s ugliness around iPhone production, Travelin’ Tim’s off to Arizona, and no rest for developers.
Tim Cook and Elon Musk Stroll Around the Duck Pond at Apple HQ
Days after declaring war on Apple, Twitter’s Elon Musk has thanked Tim Cook for a tour of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s HQ.
Captains of Industry - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-29
Elon Musk has decided to pick a fight with Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Twitter Owner and CEO’s trollish behavior. Plus – Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses talk of Apple acquiring Disney, and Tim Cook’s post-Thanksgiving visit with victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash.
Tim Cook Says Apple Still Hiring, Just Being ‘Very Deliberate’ About It
In an interview with CBS Mornings, CEO Tim Cook stresses that Apple is still hiring, but is being more deliberate and cautious about it.
AR and VR with Creative Strategies CEO Ben Bajarin - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-09
Today, Ken talks with one of his favorite industry people about one of his favorite topics: Creative Strategies Principal Analyst and CEO Ben Bajarin hits the show to talk augmented reality, virtual reality, Facebook, Apple, and the metaverse.
Mega Fight Over the Metaverse - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-14
On the heels of announcing a new mixed reality headset, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is swinging hard at Apple’s mixed reality headset (which isn’t real yet). TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss the Meta and Apple metaverse stances. Plus, following up on physical media and Lufthansa’s back and forth on bag trackers.
A Timepiece Explodes and Time Marches On - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-06
TMO’s Nick deCourville joins The Daily Observations to share the story of an exploding Apple Watch Series 7. Then he and Ken mark the anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing and wonder who will lead Apple after Tim Cook.
Tim Cook Talks About Lack of Women in Tech, EarPods Sales and the Future of AR
During his visit to the U.K., Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about EarPods, the future of AR and the lack of women in tech.
iPhone Set for Record ASPs and Oprah's Deal is Reportedly Done
Tim Cook in London, Oprah’s Apple TV+ deal lapses, and more good iPhone 14 Pro news. All that and more from today’s Observation Deck.
Tim Cook, Jony Ive, Laurene Powell Jobs and Others Join Together to Create the Steve Jobs Archive
During this week’s Code Conference, Tim Cook, Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs announced they are opening the “Steve Jobs Archive”. The archive provides content from Jobs not originally seen by the public.
Tim Cook, Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs to Discuss Steve Jobs at 2022 Code Conference
For her last Code Conference, tech journalist Kara Swisher will interview Tim Cook, Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs on Steve Jobs.
New Book 'After Steve' Reveals Dr. Dre Lost $200 Million Leaking Apple Beats Deal Early
New book “After Steve” by Tripp Mickle gives a story that Dr. Dre lost $200 million by leaking the Apple Beats deal early.
New Book 'After Steve' Explores The Tensions Between Tim Cook and Jony Ive
A new book titled “After Steve” explores the relationship between Tim Cook and Jony Ive, and explores reasons Ive left the company.
Tim Cook Argues Side-Loading Is Threat to Privacy Protections in Keynote Speech
During his keynote speech at a global summit, Apple CEO Tim Cook stressed the threat side-loading poses to privacy protections.
Apple Employees Show Mixed Emotions Over Apple's Return to Office Decision
As Apple slowly incorporates its hybrid RTO model, many employees are voicing their complaints in online forums.
Tim Cook to Deliver Keynote Address at IAPP's Global Privacy Summit in Washington D.C.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to deliver a headlining keynote address at this year’s Global Privacy Summit hosted by the IAPP.
New Italian Magazine Headlines Tim Cook’s Letter Highlighting How Technology Benefits Humanity
Apple CEO Tim Cook, in an open letter to Italian developers, urged them to maximize the potential of Apple technology in innovations that will benefit humanity.
Vote Against Tim Cook Pay Packet, Group Urges AAPL Shareholders
A leading shareholder advisory group has urged clients with AAPL stock to vote against a pay package for Tim Cook worth over US$98 million.
UK Local Authority Sues Apple Over China iPhone Sales Prediction
A local authority in England has launched a class-action lawsuit against Apple over comments regarding iPhone sales in China.
Here's How to Blur Your House on Apple Maps and Google Maps
Did you know you can blur your house on Apple Maps and Google Maps? This capability is open to everyone, here’s what you can do.
Google and Apple Maps Blur Tim Cook’s Home After Stalker Fears
Both Apple and Google Maps have now pixelated out Tim Cook’s US$3.5 million California home in response to stalking fears.
Tripp Mickle's Book 'After Steve' Covers Apple's Rise to Trillions
Wall Street Journal correspondent Tripp Mickle has a book coming out called After Steve with an eye-catching subtitle, “How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul.” It goes on sale May 3, 2022 and is available to preorder today. From the website: “His research shows the company’s success came at a cost. Apple lost its innovative spirit and has not designed a new category of device in years. Ive’s departure in 2019 marked a culmination in Apple’s shift from a company of innovation to one of operational excellence, and the price is a company that has lost its soul.”