Mac OS Ken: Live
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 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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But why WOULD Apple? Mac OS Ken: Live - 12.22.2020
December 23, 2020 00:25 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThere's talk that MGM is up for sale. People want Apple to buy it. We'll talk about that. Plus, chasing the Apple Car talk - one analyst wonders why, while Elon Musk tweets an old story.
Talk of Apple Car and the Overly Optimistic Rod Hall - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.21.2020
December 22, 2020 00:18 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBApple Car talk has roared back to life. We'll kick the tires on that story. Plus, maybe Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall isn't overly pessimistic on Apple, but overly optimistic on the state of the world?
The Fight Between Facebook and Apple - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.17.2020
December 18, 2020 00:30 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBA glance at the fight between Facebook and Apple - Plus feedback from listeners and viewers!
Siri, HomePods Max, and What We SHOULD Be Talking About - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.16.2020
December 17, 2020 00:31 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWe're NOT talking about Facebook's attack ad on Apple (much). We're NOT talking about news publishers joining the Coalition for App Fairness. We're NOT talking about big rules for big tech. We're talking about Siri making animal noises. Seriously. That plus a couple of dumb stories tied to AirPods Max.
Choose Your Own iPhone Expectation Adventure - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.15.2020
December 16, 2020 00:21 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBYesterday, iPhone expectations were weakening. Today, they're shooting up like a rocket. Can we trust on either take? Pick the one you want. Also - Listener/viewer Feedback on AirPods Max and Fitness+
Fit for a Few Updates - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.14.2020
December 15, 2020 00:13 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSo many updates! iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and the App Store all have newness. We'll go over some of those. Plus - juxtaposing today's updates with the world at large.
The Hall Monitor and the Alternate App Store - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.11.2020
December 12, 2020 00:21 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBGoldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall has been wrong about Apple for over two-years. So why do I keep talking about him? A look at that, plus Cydia - the App Store before the App Store - is suing Apple for antitrust violations. We'll pay a visit to that story.
Apple TV+ and the European Pickle - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.10.2020Apple TV+ and the European Pickle - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.10.2020
December 11, 2020 00:38 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBCome the first of the year, video streaming services outside of Europe will be required to source 30% of their content from Europe. Would the it were so simple. We'll hit some of the intricacies. Plus - the double edged sword that is a working contact tracing app.
Wars of Words and Going Off World - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.09.2020
December 10, 2020 00:39 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThe coolish war between Apple and Facebook continues. While Apple derides companies that gather user data, Facebook subsidiary WhatsApp says Apple's not playing by the rules it imposes on others. Plus - previewing a tomorrow topic and considering the SpaceX Starship SN8 test flight.
Groovy to the AirPods Max! Mac OS Ken: Live 12.08.2020
December 09, 2020 00:21 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBApple has announced AirPods Max. We'll go over some of their features, early demand, and talk about that $549 price.
What Tomorrow Brings and Who's Stuff Is It Anyway? Mac OS Ken: Live 12.07.2020
December 08, 2020 00:50 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBRumor has Apple introducing something new on Tuesday. We'll look at what it may or may not be. Plus - The idea of Hardware-as-a-Service is back on people's minds. We're people, so why not? Plus a super interesting idea in Feedback: MacBook SE
Watching Apple TV+ (or Not) - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.04.2020
December 05, 2020 00:31 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThree new shows hit Apple TV+ today, plus a classic Christmas special. A little over a year after its launch, let's take a look at Cupertino's streamer. Plus, AMC's not happy with this week's HBO Max move, and a little bit of feedback.
What's So Great About Normal Anyway? - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.03.2020
December 04, 2020 00:19 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWarner Bros. will debut new films in theaters and on HBO Max for 2021. They're doing some interesting bridging on the way back to the cineplex. Meanwhile, Apple's head or retail seems to dream of a day when stores are back to capacity. We'll pick our way through those ideas.
Let's Go Ahead and End the Year Now - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.02.2020
December 03, 2020 00:22 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBLooking at Apple's app picks for 2020, takes on those picks, and my Apple Music 2020 Replay Top 5. Plus, feedback on phones falling in the drink.
A Note to the New Guy - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.01.2020
December 02, 2020 00:18 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBPublic Citizen has written to the Biden/Harris team saying tech should be kept out of the White House. We'll look at that letter - plus playing ball in France.
Hardware as a Service + the $1M Bubble + the Hard to Get HomePod mini - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.30.2020
December 01, 2020 00:32 - 26 minutes - 18 MBVirgin Media has an interesting hardware bundle. Could it be where Apple is going? Also, can Apple take care of One thing first? Also, the $1M developer bubble - when $200,000 = $5,000. Also, bringing HomePod mini home for the holidays.
Security, Publicity, and Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.24.2020
November 25, 2020 01:20 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBA first look at bribery charges against Apple's head of security. Plus - Anger at Apple's horn playing and more musical feedback.
Terrible, Awful, and Totally True - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.23.2020
November 24, 2020 00:20 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBKen's caught in words today. We'll talk about why Harsh Kumar is Monday's hero, and why "Harshing" is maybe a good thing. Plus - an email on music production leads to thoughts on music ubiquity, disposability, and quality.
Points to Almost Everybody! Mac OS Ken: Live 11.20.2020
November 21, 2020 00:27 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBTaking a look at a Washington Post article and forced labor that might make you angry. Or maybe you'll respect it? That plus week one with HomePod mini!
Apple's User Privacy Pledge and Hope Lays with Mariah Carey - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.19.2020
November 20, 2020 00:40 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHow are we debating giving people greater control over their privacy? Well, we're not. We'll talk about the people who are. Plus - I am really counting on Mariah Carey. All I want for Christmas is CHRISTMAS ALREADY!
Apple's Big Move for Small Developers - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.18.2020Apple's Big Move for Small Developers - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.18.2020
November 19, 2020 00:12 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBApple's cutting its commission for developers who make less than $1 million from its App Stores. If they apply for it. After the first of the year. We'll start to get into it. Plus - early takes from Wall Street on the move.
New Apple Hardware Parade - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.17.2020
November 18, 2020 00:19 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBM1 Macs are in the wild. We'll check a few of the reviews. Plus - I got a HomePod mini. How did it go? How does it sound? What did I name it? These questions and more on Mac OS Ken: Live
A Weekend in Big Sur - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.16.2020
November 17, 2020 00:05 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEarly thoughts on Apple's latest version of the macOS, plus problems faced by some making the move.
A Bad Day for Big Sur and Listener/Viewer Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.13.2020
November 14, 2020 00:07 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBApple gives the all clear to head back to Big Sur. So, how big a deal was Thursday's trouble? We'll look at that. Plus - feedback from people who've made the Big Sur trip (or tried to).
The Rough Road to Big Sur - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.12.2020
November 13, 2020 00:11 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBFirst day hang-ups for macOS 11. We'll talk about some of the new features coming to macOS 11 and plans for upgrading.
A Few More Thoughts on "One More Thing" - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.11.2020
November 12, 2020 00:13 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBProclamations and conversations around Apple's M1, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini announcements. Taking a look at financial firm reactions and whether the announcements were bold enough. Plus, recapping a conversation about whether 16GB of RAM should be a deal breaker.
Hardware, Wetware, and One More Thing - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.10.2020
November 11, 2020 01:06 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBApple announces three new Macs powered by the M1 Apple Silicon SoC. We'll look at those, plus thoughts on the event itself and early feedback from real, live people!
Two Less Dollars and One More Thing - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.09.2020
November 10, 2020 00:31 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBTech stocks take a hit as Wall Street weighs promising COVID-19 vaccine news. Plus, great expectations around Apple Silicon Mac announcements.
iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max + HomePod mini Orders - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.06.2020
November 07, 2020 01:10 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBA few hours into first-day orders, wait times lengthen for some iPhone Pro Max models and one HomePod mini. Plus ordering my HomePod mini and feedback from friends of the various shows.
Let's All Not Go Shopping! Mac OS Ken: Live - 11.05.2020
November 06, 2020 00:29 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBToday, we talk retail in the time of COVID-19: No next-gen consoles in stores, no Genius Bars in England, and a huge emphasis on Black Friday. Plus - Privacy labels are headed to the App Store. We'll look at those. Or will we?
How are we on uncertainty again? - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.04.2020
November 05, 2020 00:18 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBWith no clear winner in Tuesday's presidential election and Senate seats still outstanding, tech shares were up like a rocket. We'll examine a possible reason why. Plus - Why it kind of doesn't matter WHAT people think about 5G.
Click Baiter, Day Trader, and Stress - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.03.2020
November 04, 2020 00:24 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAddressing a couple of financial notes today, and taking a couple of questions (and throwing one back).
"One More Thing" and a Thousand Halos - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.02.2020
November 03, 2020 00:29 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBApple invites folks to "One More" event. Apple Silicon seems a certainty, but will there be other stuff? Also - as Apple Services hit other hardware, and as other services hit Apple hardware, are we still seeing a halo effect, or are those days behind?
Reaction to Reaction to Apple's 4Q Earnings - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.30.2020
October 30, 2020 23:37 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBI find myself irked by some of the reaction to Apple's fourth-quarter earnings. Can Apple One and my return to Apple Arcade help me relax? There may be venting in today's Mac OS Ken: Live.
A Quick First Look at Apple Q4 Call - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.29.2020
October 29, 2020 23:22 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBA surprise beat from Apple, with records records everywhere (iPhone not included). Today, we hit some of the comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook, Apple CFO Luca Maestri, and questions for each from analysts on the Q4FY2020 call.
Replacing the Verb "Google" - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.28.2020
October 28, 2020 23:14 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Financial Times says Apple is working on an in-house Google alternative. But what about all that money?!? Is there any reason Apple can't have its own search solution AND Google's placement dollars? Plus - moves on ad tracking from France. The moves - not the ad-tracking.
Musings on New Macs - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.27.2020
October 27, 2020 23:08 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBSigns keep pointing to new Macs coming soon. We'll look at a few of those, and consider what we might get when we get it. Plus, corrections! Because who doesn't like to say when they're wrong?
Wild Cards and Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.26.2020
October 26, 2020 23:38 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWith Apple's fourth-quarter earnings coming this week, we'll take a quick look at what we might hear. Plus - Ken gets called out for something he said last Friday, which was about nine-weeks ago.
Considering "Freebies," and I Am One Happy Customer - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.23.2020
October 23, 2020 23:26 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBNo more "free" headphones! No more "free" chargers! We got "free" LiDAR, though. Considering the freebies. Plus, we'll try to track down my lost watch band and hit some feedback from you!
Less Store In Store + HomePod mini and Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.22.2020
October 22, 2020 23:31 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBStores close for COVID, one closes for good, another catches fire, and several shrink. Lots to hit in Apple retail. Plus, a HomePod mini headline that won't leave my head, and a little bit of Feedback.
5G Pondering and the Benefit of Being a Goldfish - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.21.2020
October 21, 2020 23:30 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhen the next iPhone says "5G," what does it mean exactly? Considering 5G messaging, today. Plus - Charlie Brown and Ted Lasso rope in The Motley Fool. What winning looks like for Apple TV+.
Charlie (Brown) and the Great, iPhone SuperCycle™ - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.20.2020
October 20, 2020 23:17 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBSigns that iPhone 12 will be the SuperCycle™ many have expected. Plus, the Peanuts gang is moving to Apple TV+. All of that, plus Apple Music TV feedback on Mac OS Ken: Live for 10.20.2020
Starring Apple as "MTV" - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.19.2020
October 19, 2020 23:04 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBMaybe we should be talking about iPhone 12 pre-orders and 5G disappointments, but Apple has launched a 24/7 music video channel and THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT! So, we'll talk about that. And what we're doing here.
Shopping for iThings and Bill Gates is Right! Mac OS Ken: Live 10.16.2020
October 16, 2020 19:30 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBA look at first-day orders for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air 4. Plus, Bill Gates says Congress should look at big tech companies individually, not as a lump. And he's right.
The War of 5G Words and Getting Up or Staying Up for iPhone 12 - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.15.2020
October 15, 2020 19:30 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAs the carrier wars reignite, ad groups are already crying foul on some messaging from Verizon. Also - is it 5G that has consumers excited? Or is it just the next iPhone? Speaking of which, are you getting an iPhone 12? (Get the Blue one).
"Hi, Speed" Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.14.2020
October 14, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBFolks in the Apple watching, Mac OS Ken community sent in their feedback to "Hi, Speed" happenings and points raised here. Comments on 5G, spatial audio, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, HomePod mini, LiDAR, negative Apple sentiment, and more!
Thoughts on "Hi, Speed" Apple Event - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.13.2020
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB5G hits iPhone 12! Four iPhone 12s hit the line-up! There's a HomePod mini on the way! We'll talk it over this afternoon.
Missing a Beats and a 5G Layer Cake - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.12.2020
October 12, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIt's back now, but the Beats page on Apple's site was gone for a bit. Does that mean anything? Plus - T-Mobile has done a strange promotion to explain/promote 5G. With Betty Crocker. Yes, that Betty Crocker.
Continued 5G Confusion and an Apple Event in November? - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.09.2020
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBAccording to a study from Global Wireless Solutions, roughly half of US residents with iPhones think their iPhones already have 5G. They don't. Taking a look at those numbers, plus the possibility of a November Apple event.
More Free TV and The Biggest Story, Revisited - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.08.2020
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBApple extends the free trial fro Apple TV+ through the end of January and still sussing this week's biggest story. Was it the antitrust report from Congress? Is it next week's anticipated iPhone 5G announcement? Come along and sound it out.