79: iPhone X Dead, HomePod Alive

This week we discuss the financial results, kill the rumour that the iPhone X is cancelled and start seeing (hearing) reviews of the HomePod.

Show Notes

Apple Posts Q1 2018 Results: $88.3 Billion in Revenue – 512 Pixels

Horace Dediu on Twitter: My estimate for iPhone units was expecting a lot more iPhone 8 with an average pricing of $710. Actual ASP was $796. A LOT of iPhone X were sold

Benedict Evans on Twitter: Apple active device base of 1.3bn (versus 1bn 2 years ago) indicates a lengthening lifespan (often across multiple owners). iPhones now probably lasting 3.5-4 years, iPad 5 years

Walt Mossberg on iPad Revenus

NEW Apple HomePod - Unboxing + Review! - YouTube

Apple HomePod Initial Review - Surprisingly GOOD! - YouTube

How will Sonos compete against Apple’s HomePod? — Too Embarrassed to Ask — Overcast

Apple's Emoji Crackdown

Connected #179: The Tiny Head Pandemic - Relay FM

Rumour Corner

Glucose sensor app said to be first third-party title to access Apple iPhone's NFC

How "Hey Siri" works with multiple devices - Apple Support

Space Corner

Falcon Heavy Test Flight - YouTube

Falcon Heavy Test Flight - Confirmation Lost Core (at 2299s) - YouTube

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Awesome theme song by Jim Kulakowski | Photo by Tyler Lastovich