We’ve got some interesting announcements from this morning, and another rumored event speculated for the week before Halloween. It looks like this will be a busy October indeed, both technologically as well as personally with doctor appointments and such. So without further ado...
Welcome Home (Siri?)
Apple’s “Welcome Home” launch on October 13 turned out to be four announcements, all built around Siri AI: a smart display called HomeView, a HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection, a set of cameras, a doorbell, a lock, and thermostats made with LG and Schneider Electric. HomePod mini 2 arrives first on October 30, HomeView and the Apple TV follow on November 13, and the Home Collection starts arriving in December.
Here we go for our second Freaky Friday. Things are sorting out and hopefully settling down. More interesting tidbits and fascinating things in the leadup to the iPhone Duo launch, plus possibly an Apple announcement of some kind next week!
Return to Sender
If you use a Mac with a work or school email account hosted on Microsoft’s Exchange Online, Mail may be having a rough week. Microsoft sta...
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, are now available. I had two 600 mile round trip same-day drives to UCLA for doctor appointments this week, so my apologies for the email delay. There will not be a Magic Monday next week, but I hope this will be an interesting, enlightening, and weird first edition of Freaky Friday.
There's an App for That
Every so oft...
Life is always fun and stressful; my apologies for the late email today. If you blinked, you missed a lot of products and software updates, so let's get caught up on both halves of the story: what got announced, and what is available for your devices today.
Surprise, Shine, and Sticker Shock
Last Wednesday's "Surprise and Shine" event delivered on its name, marking John Ternus' first time host...
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