Recent comments from Elon Musk, along with Twitter’s actions, show a platform that’s promoting free speech even if it’s not the truth. Furthermore, the new owner of the social media network appears more than ready to resort to half-truths or outright lies to promote his own confusing agenda. Elon Musk Accuses Apple of Being an […]

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With both Ted Lasso and Severance bringing in awards and audiences for Apple TV+, sometimes it feels like these two shows are all anyone wants to talk about. While they are absolutely phenomenal in their own right, there is also a ton of Apple TV+ content that is worth exploring. Today we’re taking a look […]

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Apple has confirmed it will raise prices of Apple TV+ starting Dec. 1. With that, we’re going to take a look at whether Apple TV+ is still worth your money. Considering the host of content available on Apple TV+, there are many factors to consider when determining if the new $6.99 per month is worth […]

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The latest iteration of a twice-yearly report on U.S. teens says nearly a third of them now own an Apple Watch. The same report says 87% of U.S. teens own an iPhone, but the way the survey is conducted makes its results a bit sketchy, at best. As one analyst puts it, the survey may […]

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It turns out Lufthansa is correctly interpreting aviation regulations classifying AirTags as dangerous goods. We’re talking here about the German airline’s controversial stance on AirTags in checked luggage. However, the whole issue still raises more questions than answers. It also points to the need for aviation regulators to revisit the rules and guidance offered to […]

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German airline Lufthansa has been in the headlines recently, but not in a good way. The move follows a series of tales where travelers locate their luggage when the airlines can’t, thanks to the AirTag. Embarrassed, the airline has taken a rather hard-nosed stance. Citing regulatory guidelines, Lufthansa has now bans AirTags in checked luggage. […]

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Over the weekend, reports indicate that several amusements parks are experiencing issues with Apple’s new Crash Detection activating while users are riding roller coasters. Last month, I tested the new Crash Detection feature at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. I never got Crash Detection to activate on any ride, so today, let’s take a look […]

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Today we’re taking a look at the new Apple Watch SE. Announced during the September Far Out event, the SE was released alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra. While the Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra pack far more features than the Apple Watch SE, there’s still a lot that […]

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CA public interest group recently met with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The group, Public Knowledge, wants the FC to look deeper into the practice. Consumer advocates question whether the wireless industry’s voluntary phone unlocking commitments are effective. Public Knowledge believes they aren’t, and even argues the practice of locking phones to a particular […]

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Quite a bit of change has happened here at The Mac Observer since the beginning of the year. We’ve undergone an ownership change, along with a dramatic shift in our staff numbers. Two of our regular podcasts went into hiatus, and I took the helm as managing editor. What didn’t change, however, was our commitment […]

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