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    So the iPhone X is a 2018 Model?

    November 2nd, 2017

    The revelation that the iPhone X, or at least its technologies, were meant to appear in 2018, has answered loads of questions, or maybe raised a few more. In a sense, it also confirms rumors dating from 2016 that Apple was working full bore on a special iPhone to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Apple’s […]


    Face ID and the Single User Matter

    November 1st, 2017

    More preliminary reviews are in. The iPhone X pretty much fulfills its promise with a great display, terrific performance, and all that fear mongering about Face ID was clearly wrongheaded. For the most part, it is as fast or faster than Touch ID, and as accurate in real world use. Not perfect, of course, but […]


    The iPhone X and Muscle Memory

    October 31st, 2017

    Unlike some reporters who write about things they know nothing about as if the opposite were true, I freely admit that I never never touched an iPhone X. I have read a number of articles on the product from people whom I trust, so I think I have a reasonable handle on what to expect, […]


    Newsletter Issue #935: Apple’s 4Q 2017 Financials and Other Considerations

    October 30th, 2017

    So let’s look at what’s going on. Apple claims that demand for the iPhone X, due to ship on Friday, November 3rd, as “off the charts.” But that is typical corporate speak from Apple. True, stocks ran out for preorders within minutes, but just how many units did Apple have on hand to ship? CEO […]