Apple beat on earnings and revenue while barely growing and seeing iPhone sales continue to slide. What should we expect from Apple going forward?
Apple Siri Issue Confirms Privacy Challenges Come With Enhancing AI
Whistleblowers have come out saying Apple has contractors listening to your conversations with Siri even when you don’t engage Siri. What does this mean for you and the industry? Is it time for more regulation?
Apple’s Acquisition of Intel’s Modem Business May Enable Their 5G Vision, But Guarantees Nothing
Apple, after wide rumors, will in fact complete the acquisition of Intel’s modem business for a billion dollars. This acquisition is said to be the key to the company winning their ambitions to build their own 5G modem. But is it enough to drive their 5G strategy forward?
Justice Department on Big Tech: Probe, Yes | Fine, Maybe | Change, No Chance
The Department of Justice is about to launch a sweeping probe into big tech, likely looking at Amazon, Google, Apple and more for their potential restrictive practices. What does this mean for these companies?
Apple’s New MacBook Pro Announcement Leaked
Overall, I believe that it’s a smart decision by Apple to improve and offer more competitive products at the lower ends of their product line. Given the powerful laptops available from the likes of Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft (among others), and the impending launches of a variety of 5G-enabled ACPCs that will include Qualcomm/ARM chips, I believe it is important that Apple doesn’t neglect some of their core laptop SKUs — including their 13-inch entry level pro models.
Windows on ARM — Coming to a Microsoft Surface Near You?
Are Windows on ARM coming to a Microsoft Surface laptop near you? Rumors say that might well be the case. While that might result in a pricey Surface laptop, it would most definitely be a powerhouse.
Apple’s 5G Enabled Phones and … Going it Alone in Chips by 2022-23?
I have no doubt that Apple intends to own the entire supply chain and modems and then perhaps RF to follow. I am skeptical that they can execute in the timeline being provided. I would think 2024 or even 2025 is more reasonable, but let’s give them kudos for being bold. As an admitted fan of the Qualcomm modems, I think they could better divert resources elsewhere, but that isn’t Apple’s style.
WWDC 2019 — Apple’s Privacy Theme Rings Clear, That’s Impressive
WWDC 2019 — Apple’s privacy theme rings clear even with massive new announcements. Here are what I think are some of the privacy-focused standouts.
Apple, Qualcomm Settle Royalty and Patent Dispute
The Apple Qualcomm lawsuit has been settled. Here’s our take on why this finally happened and what to expect moving forward.
Qualcomm Earnings Need a Deeper Look — Here’s Why
Qualcomm Q2 earnings need a deeper look than the Street is providing. 5G, AR, and a Qualcomm-powered iPhone all play a role here — here’s why.