Above Avalon Podcast
1) Above Avalon Episode 190: A Quick Update and Introducing An All-New Podcast
This episode, which is more of an update, is meant to provide a quick business update to those of you who may not be aware of everything that I have been up to for the past few years since the last Ab...Show More
2) Above Avalon Episode 189: Apple Is in a League of Its Own
The primary takeaway from Apple’s “Peek Performance” event held last month wasn’t found with any particular product. Instead, it was the sheer breadth of product unveilings that caught Neil’s attentio...Show More
3) Above Avalon Episode 188: Apple Closed Its M&A Wallet
While going through Apple’s recently-filed 10-K for FY2021, one number jumped out at me. It wasn’t the record iPhone sales, strong margins, or phenomenal free cash flow. Instead, it was the lack of ca...Show More
4) Above Avalon Episode 187: Thoughts on Apple Watch Series 7
In episode 187, Neil discusses his initial observations wearing an Apple Watch Series 7. The episode also goes over Apple Watch strategy, puts the Series 7 into perspective, and discusses why Apple co...Show More
5) Above Avalon Episode 186: The iPhone 13 Has Arrived
Last week, Apple hosted a virtual event where it unveiled annual updates to the iPhone and Apple Watch. Updates to the iPad line and Fitness+ were also announced. Shortly after the event, Neil receive...Show More
6) Above Avalon Episode 185: A Memoji Bridge to Mixed Reality
In episode 185, Neil discusses how Memoji is a tool Apple is relying on to prepare users for mixed realty and completely rethought ways to consume content and communicate with others. Additional topic...Show More
7) Above Avalon Episode 184: Let's Talk WWDC 2021
In episode 184, Neil discusses the big themes found with this year’s WWDC. The episode then takes a deep dive into watchOS direction and what Neil sees as missed opportunities for unleashing more of A...Show More
8) Above Avalon Episode 183: A Ten-Year Lead in Wearables
Six years after releasing the Apple Watch, it’s still not clear who is going to represent genuine competition for Apple in the wearables space. In episode 183, Neil discusses the series of events hav...Show More
9) Above Avalon Episode 182: Apple’s Underestimated Manufacturing Apparatus
Apple is quietly and gradually showing us that the phase “Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China” will evolve. In episode 182, Neil goes over the changes taking place within Apple’s supply...Show More
Above Avalon Episode 182: Apple’s Underestimated Manufacturing Apparatus
20:16 | Apr 17th, 2021
10) Above Avalon Episode 181: Let's Talk Apple Retail
When asked to identify Apple’s crown jewel, most will point to the iPhone or iPad. Apple’s retail operations probably wouldn’t be too high on many people’s lists. This is a mistake. In episode 181, Ne...Show More