641: A Fashion Chimney
Summary
Mike Hurley and Jason Snell discuss Apple’s new HomeView smart display, analyzing its design, facial recognition features, and unique use of CarPlay for third-party media apps. They also address listener questions about product embargoes and trend forecasting, while noting Tim Cook’s recent partnership with the King of England. The episode concludes with details on John Ternus’s upcoming first earnings call as CEO.
Topics discussed
Intro, calendar changes, and new Apple product announcements
Snow Talk: Feedback forms and embargo etiquette
Apple's product culture and the 'Design in California' series
Product grids, stylus context, and fashion trend forecasting
Book recommendations: Pattern Recognition and brand allergies
John Ternus's first earnings call and Upgrade's future
Sponsor: FitBod personalized workout programs
HomeView hardware design, colors, and professional installation
HomeView features: Siri AI, privacy, and pre-briefing
HomeView app ecosystem and CarPlay integration
Siri AI readiness, discoverability, and display faces
HomeView audio, Safari, and photo gallery features
HomeView launch date and the Siri AI delay backstory
Sponsor: Notion AI workspace for teams
New HomeKit accessories: cameras, locks, and thermostats
Apple TV 4K update: Siri AI, remote, and pricing
Apple TV strategy, soundbar specs, and chip requirements
Product naming, HomePod Mini exclusion, and software red flags
Software maturity, Google Books comparison, and final thoughts
Design in California: Origins of the iPod series
Upcoming hardware: M5 MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and iMac
Six Colors logo throwback and Apple rainbow brand guidelines
Book rating systems: Goodreads vs. Amazon decimals
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