Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Customers can now order Gadget Guard screen protectors for the iPhone 12 models. For a limited time, those who buy the Black Ice screen protectors will get 50% off all other accessories.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://www.wallethub.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WalletHub</a>, a personal finance website, has examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Americans’ cell phone purchase plans and found that about 36% of Americans plan to reduce the cost of their cell phone bills.</p>

<p class="">Justice Clarence Thomas told the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday it's time to rein in the so-called “Big Tech liability shield,” arguing that lower courts have been "construing the law broadly" and allowing some of the world's largest internet companies to escape responsibility for harmful third-party-generated content, reports <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1319064/justice-thomas-fires-shots-at-big-tech-immunity-shield?nl_pk=ade0cf2b-ea3f-464b-bc93-d8e19277ac63&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Law360 </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. For some folks, that bites, but the tech giant has at least reduced the price of the accessories.</p>

<p class="">In iPadOS 14 and iOS 14, you can pin conversations to the top of your messages list in Apple’s Messages app, keep up with lively group threads through mentions and inline replies, and further customize conversations by setting a group photo using an image or emoji.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,802,585) for “electronic devices with display operation based on eye activity.” It relates to the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD).</p>

<p class="">A <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20234-jeff-carlson-updates-takes-control-of-apple-watch-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a> sees the second part of Bryan Chaffin, Kelly Guimont, and John Martellaro a discussion between host Chuck Joiner and Jeff Carlson about the new edition of <em>Take Control of Apple Watch</em>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released iOS 14.1 and iPad OS 14.1. I have no info on what the updates entail, but I suspect the former involves tweaks for the newly introduced iPhone 12 line-up.</p>

<p class="">Assorted iPhone 12 accessories and peripherals are already rolling out. Here’s a round-up of what we’ve seen so far:</p><p class=""><br></p>

<p class="">As expected, Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology. They boast edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a brighter, more immersive viewing experience, and a new Ceramic Shield front cover, providing what Apple says is “the biggest jump in durability ever” on an iPhone.</p>

<p class="">As expected, Apple today unveiled the HomePod mini, the newest addition to the HomePod family of wireless speakers. And the price is US$99, about half the price some pundits predicted. You can order pre-order it on Friday, Nov. 6, and it will ship on Nov. 13.</p>

<p class="">PITAKA has announced the US$69.99 <a href="https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magez-case-for-ipad-pro" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MagEZ Case for iPad Pro</a>, the newest edition to the MagEZ's magnetic ecosystem' Series of products.</p>

<p class="">Apple is set to announce its new line-up of iPhones today. This will mark a significant moment in the rollout of 5G and will be an opportunity for Apple to have a large upgrade cycle, according to <a href="http://www.counterpointresearch.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Counterpoint Research</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,800,141) for an “electronic device having a glass component with crack hindering internal stress regions.</p>

<p class="">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,800,416) for a “vehicle control system.”</p>