2022-07-23
If the economy relies on data harvesting and targeted advertisements, then the economy (and its businesses) need to change. It's simply changes in consumer trends. People don't want data collection. Apple gave the choice. Apple didn't cease anything. https://twitter.com/...
CNBC
Snap's stock closes down 39.08% following its Q2 earnings report that missed expectations, and is down 78%+ year-to-date
2022-03-03
Take a peek through Apple Glass 👀🕶 #AppleEvent https://twitter.com/...
MacRumors
Apple announces a digital-only event dubbed “Peek performance” will be held on March 8 at 10am PT; a 5G iPhone SE, revamped iPad Air, and new Macs are expected
Apple Event Next Tuesday Alex Atkin / MSPoweruser : Apple announces March 8th event promising “peek performance” Tom Pritchard / Tom's Guide : Apple event teaser hints that the VR/...
2021-11-20
If we take iOS 14 (announced in June 2020, released in September 2020), that would have been in development for a good part of 2019 and pre-pandemic 2020. But for iOS 15, announced/released at the same times in 2021, the majority of its development has been during the pandemic.
The Information
Memo: Tim Cook tells Apple employees they can work remotely for up to four weeks per year and sets a February 1 return to office goal
Reminder: This year's software will be the most impacted by the pandemic. Many releases in 2020, like iOS 14 or Android 11, were in development phases before the pandemic took hold. This year, more of the development has been impacted by WFH, COVID-19 cases, and more.
The Information
Memo: Tim Cook tells Apple employees they can work remotely for up to four weeks per year and sets a February 1 return to office goal
2021-11-19
Reminder: This year's software will be the most impacted by the pandemic. Many releases in 2020, like iOS 14 or Android 11, were in development phases before the pandemic took hold. This year, more of the development has been impacted by WFH, COVID-19 cases, and more.
The Information
Memo: Tim Cook tells Apple employees they can work remotely for up to four weeks per year and sets a February 1 return to office goal
Mark Di Stefano / The Information :
If we take iOS 14 (announced in June 2020, released in September 2020), that would have been in development for a good part of 2019 and pre-pandemic 2020. But for iOS 15, announced/released at the same times in 2021, the majority of its development has been during the pandemic.
The Information
Memo: Tim Cook tells Apple employees they can work remotely for up to four weeks per year and sets a February 1 return to office goal
Mark Di Stefano / The Information :
2021-11-18
Apple introducing Self Service Repair - where customers purchase their own parts to repair iPhones - could be an indication of an improving supply chain & parts situation. Apple must be confident that, by early 2022, they will have enough parts sell & to make enough devices.
CNET
Apple announces Self Service Repair, a program starting next year that will publish repair manuals, let customers buy parts and tools, and more
The tech giant says it will publish repair manuals and allow everyday customers to buy the same parts and tools certified technicians and repair shops use.
2021-11-11
@StephenWarwick9 Good. Jamf is the most terrible software I have ever used in its class. Moving to Kandji for our Mac suite this month.
9to5Mac
Apple unveils Business Essentials for SMBs, with device management, iCloud storage, and more, starting at $2.99/month per user and launching in spring 2022
Apple is introducing a new business offering called Apple Business Essentials that combines device management … Source: Apple .
2021-10-20
Google: “The new chip unlocks new capabilities, so we upgraded the cameras” Apple: “The new cameras unlock capabilities only made possible by the new chip” See how Apple manages to praise both, and makes the cameras also seem like new & innovative technology?
The Verge
Q&A with Sundar Pichai and Rick Osterloh on their ambitions with Pixel 6, Tensor SoC, Google hardware, and the Android ecosystem at large
Google: “The new chip unlocks new capabilities, so we upgraded the cameras” Apple: “The new cameras unlock capabilities only made possible by the new chip” See how Apple manages to praise both, and makes the cameras also seem like new & innovative technology?
The Verge
Alongside Pixel 6, Google unveils Wait Times, which lists the current hold time for a customer support number, Hold for Me, Direct My Call, and more
Richard Lawler / The Verge :
2021-10-17
In all fairness, MagSafe Duo is typically used at someone's bedside overnight. Not exactly the place for fast charging. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
MagSafe wireless charging continues to underwhelm a year after its release, due to Apple's lack of foresight and a limited ecosystem
Sean Hollister / The Verge :
2021-10-14
Leaked photo of Sundar Pichai convincing Tim Cook to move the Apple event to Monday [photo of Tim Cook having a dinner with a person that looks like Sundar Pichai]
MacRumors
Apple says a virtual event, titled “Unleashed”, will be held on October 18 at 10am PT, where new MacBook Pros with M1X are expected
Apple today announced that it will be holding a special event on Monday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
2021-10-13
Leaked photo of Sundar Pichai convincing Tim Cook to move the Apple event to Monday [photo of Tim Cook having a dinner with a person that looks like Sundar Pichai]
MacRumors
Apple says a virtual event, titled “Unleashed”, will be held on October 18 at 10am PT, where new MacBook Pros with M1X are expected
Apple today announced that it will be holding a special event on Monday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
2021-10-03
I still don't get how Microsoft gets away with charging for Office for personal use, when Apple and Google's offerings are both completely free. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Microsoft details Office 2021 features and pricing ahead of Oct. 5 release: Office Home and Student will cost $150 and Office Home and Business will cost $250
Tom Warren / The Verge :
2021-10-02
I still don't get how Microsoft gets away with charging for Office for personal use, when Apple and Google's offerings are both completely free. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Microsoft details Office 2021 features and pricing ahead of Oct. 5 release: Office Home and Student will cost $150 and Office Home and Business will cost $250
Microsoft is launching Office 2021 on October 5th, and the company is finally detailing the features and pricing today.
2021-07-15
This is exactly what betas are designed for. Thank you, Apple! https://twitter.com/...
MacRumors
In macOS Monterey's new developer beta, Apple appears to walk back on its revamp of Safari's tabs, which were set to become more efficient with vertical space
just surprised they are doing so. They didn't care what anyone thought about iOS 7. Collin Donnell / @collindonnell : @lapcatsoftware These things are all demoed for executives and...
2021-04-06
Everybody is exploding that Tim Cook said he's “probably” not going to be at Apple in 10 years time. He's 60 years old. I find it hard to see an almost 70 year old in charge of the one of world's biggest companies. Calm down. Apple isn't doomed.
MacRumors
On a podcast, Tim Cook says he's “not focused on Facebook”, Apple is confident in its case against Epic Games, AR is critically important for Apple, and more
Sami Fathi / MacRumors :
2021-03-31
Some of you haven't heard of reflections in glasses and it shows....I'm 99% sure this doesn't mean AR glasses 😂 https://twitter.com/...
9to5Mac
Apple announces a virtual WWDC 2021 from June 7 to June 11, where iOS 15, macOS 12, watchOS 8, and more are expected
Apple has officially announced WWDC 2021. This year, the conference will take place completely virtually starting June 7. This marks the second year in a row that Apple …
2021-03-25
These guys are delusional https://twitter.com/...
MacRumors
During an event announcing Intel Foundry Services, CEO Pat Gelsinger said it would pursue Apple as a client; Apple currently relies on TSMC as its sole supplier
Apple in November started releasing Macs with Apple-designed M1 chips, and the Apple silicon technology will eventually replace …
These guys are delusional https://twitter.com/...
Stratechery
Analysis of Intel's Foundry Services event: a transparent and clarifying keynote outlining a bold plan to overcome Intel's problems by using its strengths
but It Has to Catch Up First Tweets: Pat Gelsinger / @pgelsinger : Intel's advanced #manufacturing scale is critical for the U.S. and the world, and we are investing $20 billion in...