Mac OS Ken: Live
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsFormerly a call-in-show, today Mac OS Ken: Live is Ken taking to YouTube, talking to people who turn up - Monday - Friday at 3:30PM Pacific/6:30PM Eastern. Catch him live on his YouTube channel - YouTube.com/KenRay - or catch the daily audio here!
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Episodes
School's Out! Mac OS Ken: Live 03.19.2021
March 19, 2021 23:12 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBSending the live show to live on a farm. But we have some lovely parting emails before we go.
The Penultimate Episode (for now) - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.18.2021
March 18, 2021 23:42 - 18 minutes - 13 MBA look at the "most invasive" apps in the App Store, plus wrapping up the daily live deal.
App Stores, Commissions, and Sweeney - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.17.2021
March 17, 2021 23:21 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThoughts around commission changes in the Google Play Store, the disingenuous Mr. Sweeney, and Justin Long's new gig.
Russia, China, iPhone, and You! Mac OS Ken: Live 03.16.2021
March 16, 2021 23:18 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBRussia is pre-installing apps on iPhones in Russia. China may have found a way around App Tracking Transparency in China. Apple does business in both countries, so... you know... We'll talk about that, plus feedback mourning the passing of HomePod.
Not to Praise HomePod, But to Bury It - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.15.2021
March 16, 2021 05:44 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBA look at the timely/untimely demise of Apple's great, big HomePod. Plus Ming-Chi Kuo says growth is over for AirPods. We're just a bunch of PodPeople!
Nobody’s Default But Siri’s - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.04.2021
March 05, 2021 00:23 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBRemember that thing about iOS 14.5 letting users set new defaults for music players with Siri? You're not going to be able to do that. Personally, I think what's REALLY happening is better. We'll talk about that, plus not getting paid for not leaving work.
A Longish Chat About Short-form Content - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.03.2021
March 04, 2021 00:23 - 20 minutes - 14 MBNetflix has an answer to TikTok. Amazon has a way to make video game clips. Apple TV+ has a short-form drama on the way. With more time on our hands, super-short content is king. We'll wander through why. At a leisurely pace.
The Fortnite Fight + iPhone Rumors - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.01.2021
March 02, 2021 00:20 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Coalition for coordinated tech attacks opens a front in Minnesota. We'll talk about proposed legislation there. Plus - Epic and Apple have an actual date in court, and Ming-Chi Kuo has some iPhone rumors.
A New Apple Retail Target and Facebook Really Wants to Follow You - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.25.2021
February 26, 2021 00:23 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBTarget is getting Apple Stores of its own and Facebook makes another half-case for why you want it to track you.
Apple Car Speculation and Apple TV+ Talk - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.24.2021
February 25, 2021 00:35 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBFisker and Foxconn have done a car deal, which makes Foxconn look like a more interesting Apple Car prospect. That, plus Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says Apple's biggest mistake in the last decade was not buying Netflix. I don't think so, but whatever.
A Look at the Apple Shareholder Q&A - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.23.2021
February 24, 2021 00:11 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBApple had a virtual chat with shareholders today. Thanks to Philip Elmer-DeWitt's Apple 3.0, we've got an idea of what some of those questions and answers were. Today, we go over a few of interest.
The Fortnite Fight Goes to the Grand Canyon - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.22.2021
February 23, 2021 00:39 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBRepresentatives in Arizona have attached an amendment to HB2005 that could force open in-app purchases in iOS apps to third-party processors. Buzzwords abound! We'll look at a few.
As Will Be Seen on TV! Mac OS Ken: Live 02.19.2021
February 20, 2021 00:17 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBApple TV+ previewed a lot of upcoming titles and projects at today's Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour 2021. We'll look at what's coming, what's coming back, and an interesting choice for a returning show. Season Two of "Mythic Quest" seems to be decidedly post-pandemic, even though the world won't be. Thoughts on that and more. Check it out.
Accentuating the Positive - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.18.2021
February 19, 2021 00:15 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIs there negative news today? Yes. But we landed a rover on Mars, so we're talking about positive stuff instead.
An Animation Deal that Could Draw Trouble - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.17.2021
February 18, 2021 00:23 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBApple shares are down today. We'll take a glance at possible reasons. Plus, Apple's signed a deal with Skydance Animation, which is headed by a guy on the bad side of #MeToo and #TimesUp. We'll talk about Apple's decision.
The Fortnite Fight in North Dakota and a Little Lost Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.16.2021
February 17, 2021 00:19 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBNorth Dakota has decided to not upend the Google and Apple app store business models, though legislation in other states is waiting in the wings. We'll go through that story, plus one more letter of "wow, surprise, and what's next."
The Wow and What's Next from Apple - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.12.2021
February 13, 2021 00:32 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIt's a Feedback Friday! What has wowed folks about Apple over the last 15 years, what has surprised them, and what do they hope/expect to see from Apple over the next 15 years? Interesting answers incoming!
It's Almost Like I'm There! Mac OS Ken: Live 02.11.2021
February 12, 2021 00:28 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBApple's new AR offering "For All Mankind: Time Capsule" sends ken down a few rabbit holes around realities augmented and virtual, playing games no one knows you're playing, and how he hopes Dan Riccio is spending his time.
Thoughts on Apple and the Digital Divide - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.10.2021
February 11, 2021 00:53 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBAfter a fight with techno-gremlins, a short consideration of Apple and the digital divide, born of not being able to climb Paramount Mountain with an eight-year old Apple TV.
Findings in the Feed and Replaying Friday's Game - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.09.2021
February 10, 2021 00:20 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBTripping through a few stories du jour, including confirmation Hyundai's out of the Apple Car race, who might be in that race, the "failure" of iPhone 12 mini, and an Apple/Cryptocurrency story that I can't get my head around. Plus, what's wowed, what's surprised, and what's next?
Lemmings or Starlings? We're All in This Together! Mac OS Ken: Live 02.08.2021
February 09, 2021 00:31 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBA look at flocking to Apple Car and AR rumors. Plus, life's looking more difficult for some 3rd-party Apple accessory makers. Mac OS Ken: Live - It's fun in a cup! (Cup not included)
Snoopy Takes Control - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.05.2021
February 06, 2021 00:41 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen Mac OS Ken started 15 years ago, Apple making a new Snoopy series seemed an obvious conclusion. Okay... no it didn't. Neither did a watch. We'll talk about the new Snoopy series, the turns Apple's taken over the last 15 years, plus a late breaking rumor around the car rumors and a tiny bit of feedback.
AR and VR and Apple Car - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.04.2021
February 05, 2021 00:44 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBTalk of AR and VR and Apple Car are inescapable, thus - we cannot escape discussing them today. Financial analysts play with the car rumors, while The Information claims information around a $3,000 headset? We'll talk.
Unfun Estimates Ahead - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.03.2021
February 04, 2021 00:22 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBGood App Store tidings for the App Store from JP Morgan. So why is Ken talking about September? Also, a HomePod mini PSA and giving the Apple TV+ series "Little America" a second look.
Betting on the iOS 14.5 Beta - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.02.2021
February 03, 2021 00:13 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBApple has announced changes around app tracking and iOS 14, while Facebook is FINALLY taking its case for tracking Facebook users to Facebook users.
Facebook and Financial Folk on Feedback Friday! Mac OS Ken: Live 01.29.2021
January 30, 2021 00:36 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBA small business owner writes in to talk success with Facebook ads. We'll hit that feedback, Plus - In praise of Gene Munster's praise of Katy Huberty.
Analyst Reaction to Apple's Q1 + Data Privacy Day - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.28.2021
January 29, 2021 00:17 - 23 minutes - 16 MBHow analysts felt going into Apple's Q1FY21 earnings call is how they felt coming out. We'll go over raised targets (some grudgingly) and a few notes. Then, Apple marks Data Privacy Day while Facebook mars it. Everybody's got a carton mustache on Mac OS Ken: Live.
A First Pass at Apple Q1FY21 Earnings - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.27.2021
January 28, 2021 00:18 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBMinutes after Apple's call with analysts, Mac OS Ken: Live takes a look at numbers reported, questions asked, answers given, and - perhaps the best part - the rhetoric!
An Important Update, Riccio's Secret Mission, and Mac OS Ken @ 15 - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.26.2021
January 27, 2021 00:22 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBApple patches three zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS 14.4. That, plus thoughts on Dan Riccio's secret project and 15 years of Mac OS Ken!
Great Expectations and the C-Suite Shuffle - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.25.2021
January 26, 2021 00:29 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBExpectations for Apple's Q1FY21 are through the roof. We'll look at some of those. Plus - Dan Riccio is working on a secret! Building a mystery! No point in guessing what it is, but we might try anyway.
Watching Apple TV+ Watching - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.22.2021
January 23, 2021 00:21 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBStories of strength and weakness for Apple TV+ in the last two days. We'll shuffle through numbers, with a side of why they don't matter, anyway.
Virtual Room to Mess Up - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.21.2021
January 22, 2021 00:25 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBBloomberg has a rumor about an Apple VR headset. It's kind of unbelievable. Even Bloomberg doesn't seem to believe it. We'll look at what they're saying and whether we should care.
Building Back Better Online - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.20.2021
January 21, 2021 00:21 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThe White House has a new occupant, and the White House website is a bit more welcome. Accessibility changes plus preferred pronouns make the scene. Then - something completely frivolous: Will there be an iPhone 13?
Raising Targets and Watching TV - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.19.2021
January 20, 2021 00:24 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThree firms upped their Apple targets in the past few days - we'll look at who and why. Plus, new numbers on streaming services. We'll look at those and some recent moves by Apple TV+.
Fightin' Fightin' Words and Fightin' Words - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.18.2021
January 19, 2021 00:21 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBApple's being sued for not removing Telegraph from the App Store. We'll talk about that - Plus, Intel's incoming CEO takes a jab at Apple. Maybe.
Let's Make a New Mac! Mac OS Ken: Live 01.15.2021
January 16, 2021 00:26 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBRumors of big changes for Macs on the horizon. We'll talk about those, then hit features YOU want. Plus and interesting bit of feedback around Apple and automobiles. What if we've already got the keys?
Call and Response - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.14.2021
January 15, 2021 00:34 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBI'm in sort of a dark headspace. Wanna help me out? Listen and see what response you have - then send it to me: [email protected]. Also - Responding to Jeremy' feedback on REJI! REJI! REJI!
Bigger and Better Than a Product - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.13.2021
January 14, 2021 00:29 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBApple announces major investments in underserved communities, the first Apple Developer Academy in the US, and a learning hub for HBCUs. Today's live show hits the announcement and why it's awesome.
Talkin' Tim Teases an Announcement - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.12.2021
January 13, 2021 00:22 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBTim Cook is announcing something on "CBS This Morning" on Wednesday. We'll talk about his calls for accountability over last week's storming of the Capitol, then the fun stuff: What do you think he's announcing?
Runner Up to the Runner Up Apple Story of 2020 - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.11.2021
January 12, 2021 00:32 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBA couple of weeks ago, we talked about the second most important story for Apple in 2020. I submit Work from Home as a new submission. Plus, listener feedback leads to more talk of Parler.
Apple's About Done Talking with Parler - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.08.2021
January 09, 2021 01:14 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBApple lowers the boom on Parler, giving the platform 24-hours to seriously start moderating for violent content. That, PLUS Democratic commissioners on the FTC call out Apple and Google for a third-party's scams. So, I guess that's a thing we're gonna keep doing.
Privacy Among the FAANGs and Chasing the Apple Car - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.07.2021
January 08, 2021 00:15 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBFacebook's worry for small business may have been for itself. We'll look at its ATT resistance and the lack of privacy labels for Google apps in the App Store. Plus - rumor and analysis around Apple Car.
Prelude to a Normal Mac OS Ken - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.06.2021
January 07, 2021 07:04 - 8 minutes - 5.51 MBThe events in Washington Wednesday shook me up. So, I talked about that for a few minutes. It helped me with the other shows, so... here it is.
Financial Analysts Go Back to Work - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.05.2021
January 06, 2021 00:17 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWith the week well underway, a few analysts have penned their first notes of the year. We'll look at those, plus the greening of executive bonuses.
Financial Analysts Go Back to Work Mac OS Ken: Live - 01.05.2021
January 06, 2021 00:17 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWith the week well underway, a few analysts have penned their first notes of the year. We'll look at those, plus the greening of executive bonuses.
A Rough Start to a Good Year? Mac OS Ken: Live - 01.04.2021
January 05, 2021 00:14 - 18 minutes - 13 MBRough sledding on Wall Street to start the year. We'll take a layman's look at the whys, whats, and huhs. Plus, Unky Gene and Young MC on what'll make 2021 good for Apple.
The 2nd Biggest Apple Story of 2020 (and what should have been 1st) - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.31.2020
January 01, 2021 01:39 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAssuming Apple Silicon is the top Apple story of 2020, listeners send in suggestions for 2020's runner-up story. Plus - I have a vote for what SHOULD have been the top story. I'll give you a hint: it rhymes with Smontact Shmacing.
The Strongest of the FAANGs - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.30.2020
December 31, 2020 00:28 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBLoup Ventures' Gene Munster thinks Apple will be the top-performer among the FAANGs in 2021. We'll look at why. PLUS - a business model breakdown! Because who doesn't wanna hear that...
Appy Holidays! Mac OS Ken: Live 12.29.2020
December 30, 2020 00:41 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBA strong showing for iPhones and App Store on Christmas. That plus some old technology that's new to me.
Again with the Apple Car - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.23.2020
December 24, 2020 00:42 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBA seriously sensible Rod Hall has written a note on Apple Car. That - plus a surprise welcome from a potential competitor in autos for Apple. And App Tracking Transparency shows up in an iOS beta. Ending the week early with this edition of Mac OS Ken: Live