The Mac Observer Show

By Ken RayTechnology

The Mac Observer Show episodes

March 10, 2023Playing the Really Oldies
Apple Music Classical finally has a release date. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to go over that announcement. Plus – A rumor has iPad Pro seeing a huge price jump in 2024.
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Apple Music Classical Placeholder Turns Up in App Store
2021: Apple Acquires ‘Primephonic’, a Classical Music Streaming Platform
Apple Music Classical (Finally) Arrives for iPhone Users
MacRumors: 15 Things You Need to Know About Apple Music Classical App
Apple reportedly planning major price increase for OLED iPad Pro
21 min
March 09, 2023Making India Its Own Thing
Secret so-and-sos say, internally, Apple is viewing India as its own sales region. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk that over. Plus – secret sources say Apple has an opt-out clause on its ten-year MLS contract. Ken talks about why he thinks Apple’s in for the long haul.
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Report: Apple to Internally View India as Its Own Sales Region
Apple’s deal with MLS includes an opt-out clause if enough people don’t subscribe
21 min
March 08, 2023Announcements Inside the Yellow iPhone Announcement
As had been rumored, Apple’s announced big yellow additions to the iPhone 14 line. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Emergency SOS and Apple Pay announcements inside that announcement. Plus – Stay at the pub where Ted Lasso hangs out!
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Apple Announces Yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
Emergency SOS via Satellite Hitting Six New Countries This Month
Apple “About to Launch Apple Pay in South Korea”
Gen Z is more enthusiastic about iPhones than Android phones because of their cameras, screen layouts, and apps
Counterpoint: Apple Made Eight of the World’s 10 Best Selling Smartphones in 2022
Jump back to 2002 and join Matthew Lillard in Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine
The Crown & Anchor: AFC Richmond’s Favorite Pub
22 min
March 07, 2023Stories Financial Analysts Tell
Goldman Sachs has traded an Apple bear for an Apple bull, and suddenly it’s a “Buy” with a $199 target. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over tales told by financial analysts. Plus – “Ghosted” is ghosting the cineplex and there may be a new yellow iPhone peeking over the horizon.
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Goldman Sachs Ups Apple Rating to “Buy,” Target to $199
Rod Hall Retires from Goldman Sachs, Micael Ng Covers Apple for Goldman
Michael Ng takes a deep (96-page) dive into Apple for Goldman Sachs
iPhone 14 Line Could Turn Yellow Today
Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for “Ghosted” Ahead of April Premier
22 min
March 06, 2023More iPhone Making for India and More Soccer for Everyone
Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal have tales of more Apple manufacturing in India. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk those over. Plus a quick trip to the Apple Store and Apple’s soccer push continues.
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Report: Foxconn Plans 300-Acre Bengaluru Factory for iPhone Parts
Report: Foxconn Plans Tamil Nadu Factory Expansion for iPhone Production
Report: Apple Responsible for 100,000 Indian Jobs Since August 2021
Apple’s MLS Push Continues with Recap Show and Documentary Content
MLS partnering with team behind F1 ‘Drive to Survive,’ documentary possible
Kansas City boasts top US rating for USMNT-England soccer match
24 min
March 03, 2023Mailbag Monday! Now on Friday!
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken bring Mailbag Monday back for a second round. Email on China, AirDrop, and Passcodes. First though, the EC wants every messaging app to interoperate with every other messaging app. The TDO duo has thoughts.
Deal on Digital Markets Act: EU rules to ensure fair competition and more choice for users
22 min
March 02, 2023Questioning the Apple Silicon Mac Pro and Apple’s China Exit
Will there be an Apple Silicon Mac Pro? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wonders aloud about that. Plus – Ken wonders whether Apple actually wants a China exit, or just wants to know where the exit is.
Apple VP Bob Borchers says Apple Silicon changed tech industry by pushing for energy efficiency
GoerTek Exec Talks Urgency of Expansion Out of China
Foxconn Expands Support Operations for China’s “iPhone City”
22 min
March 01, 2023The EC Goes EZ on App Store In-App Purchases
Facebook has a plan to help fight CSAM and revenge porn. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken with more info. Plus – The European Commission drops its objection to Apple’s In-App Purchase requirements, but has a message on messaging.
European Commission Drops App Store IAP Objection, Still Objects to “Anti-Streeing” Provision
Spotify Issues Victorious Statement on EC App Store Direction
Apple Issues Victorious Statement on EC App Store Direction
TIDAL will cut ‘direct artist payout’ program to invest more in emerging artists
Revenge porn blocked in similar way to Apple’s abandoned CSAM scans
21 min
February 28, 2023iPhone Rumors and AirPods Max Attacks
Having taken it off the table earlier this year, TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has put iPhone SE 4 back in play. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about what Apple building its own 5G modem for the SE could mean for other Apple gear. Plus – Bad guys are stealing AirPods Max off of people’s heads in NYC. HOW COULD YOU NOT HEAR THEM CO… oh… yeah…
Ming-Chi Kuo Then: Apple Has Killed Development on iPhone SE 4
Ming-Chi Kuo Now: Apple Has Resurrected Development on iPhone SE 4
Qualcomm CEO Expects Apple 5G Baseband Modem in 2024
NYC Residents Hit with AirPods Max Attacks
22 min
February 27, 2023Thieves, Soccer, and a Dopey Kid
Thieves are stealing iPhones, punching in passcodes, and ruining people’s lives. Is it an iPhone problem or a person problem? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to sift through it. Plus, the first weekend of MLS on Apple TV and a kid AirDrops himself into jail.
WSJ Looks at iPhones, Thieves, and Public Safety
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV shows everyone else how to stream sports
Bad Idea Theater: Kid Grounds Plane with AirDrop Prank
23 min