Apple Pay Later starts its slow roll, the OS beta train is already moving again, and the curtain is finally up on Apple Music Classical.
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Travelin' Tim Takes his Time in China
Tim Cook and China and iPhone and China, updates aplenty for Apple gear, and Apple’s big plans for the big screen come into focus.
Cook, China, and the Latest Round of Updates - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-28
Travelin’ Tim’s taking his time in China. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over a meeting between China’s commerce minister and Apple’s CEO. Also, Jeff has a look at the lates OS updates from Apple.
Reported Mixed Feelings on Mixed Reality
Stories of discord around Apple’s MR headset, Tim Cook makes a big trip to China, and new titles teased for Apple TV+.
Mixed Feelings on Apple's MR Headset - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-27
Both the New York Times and Bloomberg say there are certain misgivings around Apple’s mixed reality headset inside Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over the latest chatter. Plus China, the Steve Jobs audio chatbot, and soccer pour out of the mailbag.
Listening In On Apple's Q1FY23 Call - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-03
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kick through Apple’s December-quarter earnings, plus questions and answers between Apple execs and analysts.
Apple Financials, a Pay Cut for Tim Cook and More Apple TV+ Entertainment
Financial news around Apple, something is broken at Twitter, and Apple TV+ talk. That’s wrapping up the week on the Observation Deck.
On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards
Ultra growth for Apple Watch in China, settlement emails are out for the Butterfly effect, and a couple of Apple TV+ stories.
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.