The Mac Observer Show

Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton is really excited about Rapid Security Response coming in iOS 16.2. Ken is as well, though he seems argumentative about it anyway. Also – societal norms around smartphones are still being hammered out, in Dave’s estimation. He’ll drive a conversation about those. Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/TDO and download the Zocdoc app for free. Apple Launches Rapid Security Response, A New Feature for Applying Security Updates on the Fly Apple Issues Rapid Security Response Update for iOS 16.2 Beta 3, But It’s Only a Test

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. Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/TDO and download the Zocdoc app for free. CNET: Elon Musk Is Weaponizing Twitter Against Apple Now AppleInsider: Apple's rumored Disney acquisition is 'pure speculation' says Bob Iger MacRumors: Apple CEO Tim Cook Visits Victims of Last Week's Apple Store Crash

“iPhone City” isn’t the only city in China seeing protests. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins us to talk societal issues, Foxconn issues, and issues for Apple investors. Then, a Mailbag Monday question from Johnny: If chipmaking needs water, why are chipmakers going to Arizona? Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/TDO and download the Zocdoc app for free. Zero-COVID Frustrations Spark Rare Public Protests in China Riots and Protests Over Unpaid Wages and Bonuses at Zhengzhou Foxconn Plant Foxconn Apologizes for (and Pays) Missed Pay Reuters: 20k New iPhone City Recruits Took US$1,400 Buyout Evercore: ~$6B Hit to iPhone Sales Likely “Deferred vs. Lost” Wedbush: iPhone 14 Pro Supply Worsens Heading Into Holidays Why Are Semiconductor Fabs Dotting Arizona, the “Silicon Desert?” Why Intel and TSMC are building water-dependent chip factories in one of the driest U.S. states

News on the Hingham Apple Store tragedy, stirring the Apple/Disney M&A stew, and the noise around various voice assistants – we’re wrapping a holiday shortened week with TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts. Happy Thanksgiving, one and all. Driver Says Apple Store Crash Accidental; Faces Reckless Homicide Charge Boston 25 News Questions Lack of Posts Outside of Apple Store The Wrap's Joe Bel Bruno Writes Up Apple/Disney Merger Possibility Ars Technica: Amazon Alexa is a “colossal failure,” on pace to lose $10 billion this year