Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Synology Inc. has introduced the next generation of 6-bay DiskStation devices: the <a href="https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS1621xs+"><span style="text-decoration:underline">DS1621+</span></a>. It’s designed for high-performance data storage and management, and enables content creators and businesses to store, share and protect large quantities of data effortlessly, making it a compact powerhouse for the remote workforce of today, says Hewitt Lee, Director of Synology Product Management Group.</p>

<p class="">A <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20236-macvoices-live-the-apple-hi-speed-event-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a> sees an “all-star panel” of David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, Ken Ray, Brittany Smith, Frederick Van Johnson, and host Chuck Joiner continue their discussion of this week’s “Hi, Speed” Apple event.</p>

<p class="">Apple has confirmed to <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21517321/apple-homepod-dolby-atmos-tv-4k-virtual-surround-sound-5-1-7-1"><em>The Verge </em></a>that an upcoming software update will let the speaker output Dolby Atmos audio as well as 5.1 and 7.1 channel audio from the Apple TV 4K.</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for another patent (number 20200326847) involving “Apple Glasses,” the rumored augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD). It’s for using a keyboard with a HMD.</p>

<p class="">Apple announced details on its <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/10/13/iphone-12-iphone-12-mini-sport-a14-bionic-chip-super-xdr-display-more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12,</a> i<a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/10/13/iphone-12-pro-and-pro-max-truly-professional-photo-and-video-capabilities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max </a>this week. Data presented by <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUVAGZ6bkAvKZhoikHafiX-2BKunEDRWY8X-2F-2F8gkxD1IWyuNMMaIq5DpsYt6L3yItZJXcvB2NfncXF1K7gQkud-2BEO4htZetsh6yCVpC6xtDTll3M29REjkRQo2yBv5IYO-2B9hg-3D-3Dk2Dx_xZzzR7eUdv-2BX6QkrpVLiiGy7ypJ6sj-2BpG-2F9bEkPx-2BLw-2Fta5JivvYG-2BIm7tC0QTGfz3ip2cOeqepMuS-2FmnnjZpVVyKQ5UBx6YCFqOmr-2B0VQpA2cUYmEY-2Fe7I6i3VRX971v5IaO0-2BgaLcXHbKJ3PjPKjmiRFvbrvgkIf-2Fr6mymBj-2Bqsw59vT2qXR-2Ff5CalfEmsblWm1lR-2FMS1u2yzwZJSHhqUdZWPIftc8TKfifk5aZjSIBdgmOayHyly-2Bo-2FvRtSTx7Z0g6FNMCQhXMb7l-2B26LzOUUTvHWq28go-2FwdwswjeBX6twguPoeFzlgTVCUwnp9GS8PuJo2Z2LD9A5NfOKYLskcp4nMyAJllsD9Cwzr2u1w-3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stock Apps indicates</a> that the global interest in the keyword “iPhone 12” has skyrocketed over the last 12 months.</p>

<p class="">A California federal judge has cut out claims for an injunction, restitution and other equitable relief from a proposed class action alleging Apple Inc. sold laptops with defective keyboards, finding the consumers failed to show money damages wouldn't make them whole, according to <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1319495/apple-gets-restitution-injunction-cut-from-keyboard-suit?nl_pk=ade0cf2b-ea3f-464b-bc93-d8e19277ac63&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Law360</span></a> (a subscription is required to read the entire article).</p>

<p class="">With the introduction of the iPhone 12 line-up, Apple is removing the power adapter and EarPods, both of which were formally included. Well, except for France.</p>

<p class="">iPhone 12 shipments could hit as many as 80 million units by the end of 202 according to <a href="https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20201015PD204.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DigiTimes</a>, quoting unnamed market observers.</p>

<p class="">LifeProof says its WĀKE and NËXT cases for Apple’s just-announced iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max are available now at lifeproof.com with the waterproof FRĒ case coming soon.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.zagg.com/en_us/invisibleshield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">InvisibleShield</a> and <a href="https://www.zagg.com/en_us/gear4"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Gear4</span></a> have announced new products for Apple’s iPhone 12 line-up. The former’s new products include:</p>

<p class="">CLCKR has launched a range of mobile phone stand and grip cases for the new iPhone 12 line.</p>

<p class="">Apple has posted the third public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. The public betas are available on <a href="https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple's Beta Software Program website</a>. Just remember that beta software, so proceed with care.</p>

<p class="">Belkin and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) have announced four new products across its mobile power, screen protection and accessories categories engineered and designed for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://www.sony.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sony Electronics</a> says customers can now access the Apple TV app on select Sony smart TVs to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, new and popular movies, and personalized and curated recommendations. The Apple TV app will begin rolling out today in the U.S. on Sony's X900H series via a software update.</p>

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