

Mac OS Ken
Ken Ray
This is daily Apple news. Monday through Friday, Ken Ray brings a short shot of tech happenings to your day. If it's Apple news, Apple-related news, or news related to Apple-related news, you'll hear about it here. News you'll like... this is Mac OS Ken.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 11min
Tuesday was Blues-Day for AAPL - MOSK: 01.22.2025
- Counterpoint Puts iPhone Fourth in China in 2024 - Jefferies and Loop Lower Ratings on Apple Shares - J.P. Morgan Cuts Apple Target to $260, Maintains "Overweight" Rating - Despite Trump Pledge, Apple Keeping ByteDance Apps Out of App Store - Apple Seeds RCs of Next Round of OS Updates - Next Round of Updates Activates Apple Intelligence By Default - Bad guys are scamming in the wake of the L.A. fires + ignoring smishing attempts on Checklist 407 - Scams Sparked by SoCal Fires - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Jan 21, 2025 • 10min
Evercore Positive on Apple Earnings - MOSK: 01.21.2025
- Evercore Positive on AAPL Ahead of Q1FY25 Earnings - Bloomberg’s Gurman: iPhone SE Running Out at U.S. Apple Stores - Five Years Later: Suit Against “Servant” Finally Goes to Trial - Colorado Town Gives Out AirTags, Stickers to Fight Car Theft - Apple Turns Landing Page Over to Marking MLK Day - Apple TV and Apple Music to Stream FireAid Concert to Benefit SoCal Fire Victims - Bad guys are scamming in the wake of the L.A. fires + ignoring smishing attempts on Checklist 407 - Scams Sparked by SoCal Fires - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Jan 17, 2025 • 12min
Bad iPhone Numbers for China - MOSK: 01.17.2025
Apple shares took a hit as the company dropped to third in the Chinese market. Exciting new software updates are on the way, including enhancements to the Apple Store app. Trade-in values for devices are fluctuating, with some models seeing a boost. In light of recent natural disasters, scamming schemes are on the rise, particularly related to SMS phishing. Plus, big news with the return of ‘Severance’ on Apple TV+. There's plenty to keep Apple aficionados buzzing!

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Jan 16, 2025 • 11min
Apple Makes Donations Easy Again - MOSK: 01.16.2025
Apple is facilitating donations for wildfire relief in Southern California, making giving easier for customers once again. The shifting dynamics of the Apple Card partnership with Goldman Sachs suggest potential new collaborations on the horizon. Meanwhile, consumer behavior reveals a preference for iPhones over iPads. Apple CEO Tim Cook shares personal stories and insights on his podcast appearance, including a touching anecdote about the Apple Watch's fall detection feature. The podcast also discusses the abrupt cancellation of a series on Apple TV+.

Jan 15, 2025 • 11min
Planet iPhone, Arizona, and China - MOSK: 01.15.2025
- Canalys: Apple Wins Smartphones for 2nd Consecutive Year - Report: Apple Testing TSMC’s Arizona Output for Mass Production - Report Has China Slowing Export of Tools to Other Manufacturing Hubs - FT: EU Reassessing Cases Against Big Tech - UK Tosses Collusion Case Against Amazon and Apple - Apple Seeds Developer Beta Three of tvOS 18.3 - Apple Seeds Developer Beta Three of watchOS 11.3 - Apple Releases Firmware Updates for 25W MagSafe Charger - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Jan 14, 2025 • 13min
A Look at iPhone's State of Play - MOSK: 01.14.2025
- TF Intl. Analyst: Apple and iPhone Face Challenging 2025 - Counterpoint: Smartphone Sales Recover While iPhone Share Slips - IDC: Smartphone Sales Recover While iPhone Share Slips - Illinois Starts Work on Digital ID Program - “Disclaimer” Leads Nab SAG Nominations - Apple TV+ Outs Trailer for Conspiracy Thriller Series “Prime Target” - Two Years Later: A First Look at “Drops of God” - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Jan 13, 2025 • 13min
Shareholders Meeting and Commission Concerns - MOSKD: 01.13.2025
- Apple Annual Shareholders Meeting Set for 25 February - Apple Urges No Votes on Four Shareholder Proposals - Apple Defends App Store Commissions in UK Trial - Needham Analyst: Small Language Models on Hardware May Upend App Economy - Zuckerberg Complains on Rogan About Apple - Apple Worldcenter Miami Opens 24 January - Seven New Games Hit Apple Arcade - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Jan 10, 2025 • 14min
Apple Pledges Relief for L.A. Amidst Fires - MOSK: 01.10.2025
- Cook Pledges Apple Support Around Ongoing Los Angeles Fires - Report: Apple Card Users Affected by LA Fires Can Apply for Payment Relief - CIRP: People Won’t Wait Long to Repair/Replace Apple Gear - IDC: Macs Outgrew PC Market in 2024 - Cult of Mac: Easy Compare Led to Stellar Mac Growth Last Quarter - Apple and Google Fined in Brazil Over Third-Party App’s Privacy Violations - Apple Offers Free AirPods 4 in Multi-Country Back to School Promo - “Severance” Season One Sees Limited Run on Roku Channel - We're looking at Salt Typhoon clean-up and a trust label for IoT devices on Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Jan 9, 2025 • 11min
Indonesia Keeps iPhone 16 Sales Ban - MOSK: 01.09.2025
This week, Apple faces a sales ban in Indonesia over unmet investment commitments regarding the iPhone 16. Amidst this, new iOS updates are on the horizon, but a scam app raises security concerns. Meanwhile, Apple expands its Seattle footprint, securing over 190,000 square feet. In entertainment, Apple TV+ shines with several SAG nominations, including nods for Harrison Ford, and teases the return of ‘Mythic Quest’ for its fourth season.

Jan 8, 2025 • 10min
Apple's Return Window is Closing - MOSK: 01.08.2025
The discussion kicks off with the end of Apple’s extended holiday return window and a concerning stock downgrade, highlighting iPhone sales struggles and AI impact. Updates on iOS include the return of repeating operations in the calculator app. The spotlight shifts to new releases, with refurbished iPhone 15 sales in Europe and limited edition 'Year of the Snake' AirPods. Exciting tech news follows, as NVIDIA GeForce Now expands support for Apple’s mixed reality headsets. Plus, Apple announces its annual Swift Student Challenge to inspire young developers.