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  • Apple TV+ review: Suspense series 'Calls' is weird but thrilling

    george kaplangeorge kaplan
    That’s not a bad idea. I recall so many early reviews of “Ted Lasso” which said, in effect, “Yawn, saw this before when it was called ‘Major League’”. Those reviews were based solely from first 3 episodes. I wonder how many potential viewers didn’t sample the show until told by friends or social media that there was much, much more to the show. 

    When there is a story arc or surprise narrative, the producers aren’t going to reveal all their cards (nobody had a preview to review of the final episode of “WandaVision”). Knowing that, say, just 6 of 9 episodes had been made available would be helpful information. 
    lolliverwatto_cobra

  • Apple could use Foxconn to assemble an 'Apple Car'

    george kaplangeorge kaplan
    Maybe Foxconn will finally use that Wisconsin facility it got all those tax breaks to build but never use. 
    GeorgeBMac

  • Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand

    george kaplangeorge kaplan
    Wall Street Analysts: For Apple to be relevant, it needs to make a smaller, less expensive phone. 

    Apple fans: I’d buy a new iPhone, but I really want a smaller phone to fit in my hand and pocket better. 

    Apple: Here you go—a full-featured iPhone 12, only smaller and less expensive. 

    Apple fans: ::crickets::
    watto_cobra

  • Apple looks to make sleep tracking unobtrusive with slim bed sensors

    george kaplangeorge kaplan
    Proof that Apple is doing more than designing the iPhone 13. So many Wall St analysts focus on the market share and sales of the iPhone, and miss the point the company is continually broadening its product categories and expanding its services.
    watto_cobra

  • Nissan signals interest in 'Apple Car' following Hyundai exit

    george kaplangeorge kaplan
    The problem with Mazda is no experience with electric vehicles. If Apple is going to pair with a company, it would make sense to partner with a company which has experience making electric vehicles on its assembly line *in the US*. Mazda hasn’t done this (and I think it’s major North America plants are in Mexico anyway).

    But Nissan has been making the Leaf in this country, and VW is preparing to build its ID.4 in the US as well. The VW base BEV chassis is widely regarded as one of the most advanced, to be used by both VW and Audi. I have no idea if the US plant for the ID.4 will have excess capacity, but Apple would be building on a great platform. 

    There is always the chance that Kia could circle back, since they likewise have a very promising BEV platform and can build in the US. Apple clearly has much to figure out in the months to come. 
    williamlondonwatto_cobra