The Mac Observer Show

Daily Tech News Show’s Tom Merritt broadens the scope on our 2022 review. His most important story is an intelligent look at A.I. image and text generation, while peak streaming grabs his interest. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/macobserver. Text-to-image AI, explained: Why the tech has proven so controversial AI made it possible to create a picture of almost anything in 2022 Why tech insiders are so excited about ChatGPT, a chatbot that answers questions and writes essays New Teaser Video for Apple TV+ Gives Audiences a Peek at 2023 Programming

TMO writer Nick deCourville continues our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a mix of Apple events and iOS 16, while crashing at the amusement park really piques his interest. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/macobserver. Apple’s WWDC22 Kicks Off June 6 with Keynote–Here’s What to Expect Apple Announces iOS 16 to Launch Sept. 12 for All iPhone Users Testing Apple’s Crash Detection Using Roller Coasters: Here’s What I Learned Reports Have Amusement Park Rides Triggering the Occasional Crash Detection Apple’s Crash Detection Feature Triggers Uptick in Accidental Emergency Calls from Skiiers

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts kicks off our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a life saver, while an iPhone feature has a lock on most interesting. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/macobserver. Apple Officially Launches Emergency SOS Via Satellite for All iPhone 14 Users How to Practice Using Emergency SOS via Satellite in Demo Mode Emergency SOS Via Satellite Expands to UK, Germany, Ireland and France How to Customize Your iOS 16 Lock Screen

Citi and Needham analysts have thoughts on Apple’s year ahead. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those thoughts around. Plus – Jeff updates us on trouble with HomeKit, and Apple to the rescue for some last minute shoppers. 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 Stock Has Struggled This Year. The Case for a Better Next Year. Apple slips as Needham cuts 2023 estimates but firm highlights potential ad boost Apple offers free two-hour delivery for Christmas Apple Pulls iOS 16.2 Option to Upgrade to New Home Architecture

What do relatively recent Macs and a proposed battery rule have in common? TMO writer Nick deCourville says Apple’s Self Service Repair may be the answer. Plus, Nick and Ken look at some of their favorite Apple TV+ titles of 2022. 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 Adds Recent Desktops to Self Service Repair Program Battery replacement must be ‘easily’ achieved by consumers, in proposed European law

With the closed loop broken and zero-COVID restrictions lifted, iPhone City workers are reportedly making iPhones while suffering with COVID – sometimes by choice, sometimes as directed by management. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over the issue. Then, why the slow walk on AirTag info? And why can’t we prompt them to update? 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. As Covid-19 surges in China, sick Foxconn workers are still making iPhones Apple Details Recent AirTag Firmware Updates

If you’re giving electronics this holiday season, there are some steps you might want to take ahead of time. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts fills us in. Plus – Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has a few predictions for the new year. Ken and Jeff kick them around. 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. Advanced Data Protection will complicate new device setup this Christmas On Dan Ives' Christmas wish list for '23: Apple AR glasses

The closed loop at Foxconn’s iPhone City plant in Zhengzhou is open. Most of the plant’s COVID restrictions have been lifted as China pulls a big “never mind” on its zero-COVID policies. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Will Smith, AirDrop, and Continuity are in for Mailbag Monday. 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. Most iPhone City COVID restrictions end, including controversial point-to-point system China's COVID case "explosion" not due to relaxed rules, WHO says, as 1st deaths reported since easing

An OfCom study on smart speaker use prompts TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken to talk tech that disappoints and tech that delights. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/macobserver. iLounge: Study reveals users with HomePod feel less lonely OfCom's Smart speakers research with the public [PDF]

Bloomberg says Apple is prepping iOS for third-party app stores and app side-loading in the EU as early as iOS 17. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over potential pros and cons. Plus – a couple of financial analysts have early takes on the talk. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/macobserver. Apple Working to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhone in 2023 AppleInsider: You might be ready for side loading on iPhone, but your parents aren't Evercore Analyst Unfazed by Third-Party App Store/Side-Loading Talk Morgan Stanley Unfazed by Third-Party App Store/Side-Loading Talk