Dennis Sellers

<p class="">The <a href="https://onelink.firstalert.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Onelink Safe & Sound by First Alert,</a> a smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm with a home speaker, is now compatible with Apple AirPlay 2.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,565,770) for a “communication system and method for providing a bionic virtual meeting room.” It involves iPhones, iPads, Mac desktops, Mac laptops, and the rumored "Apple Glasses.”</p>

<p class="">Future Apple Watches could have fabric-based "smart" watchbands with built-in sensor, as evidenced by a newly granted patent (number 10,561,367) for "electronic devices having adjustable fabric.”</p>

<p class="">It’s not as sexy as Apple’s <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2019/3/29/goodbye-airpower-we-hardly-knew-you-well-actually-we-didnt-know-you?rq=AirPower" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AirPower</a> — the late, lamented, never-saw-the-light-of-day wireless charger -- but <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.scosche.com_modular-2Dcharging-2Dsystem-23shopBaseLynx&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=-JpfIgqAwQzGV9ySZuMMIn1wBDcU86MLq943MKRaxorO6mnrUgXWI0DlZfHbiT7e&m=Lk5LaVkVQnbaaIu2cugZhHo4YZ6sjzGkfniAI-rxMWo&s=oXkSDao5dediGo1ZuySI0RHUKgeexjiLRTcMp8sluFo&e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scosche’s BaseLynx</a> charges a range of mobile devices quickly and conveniently.</p>

<p class="">A new article from <a href="http://iphone-ticker.de/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPhone-ticker.de</a>, a German language site, claims that Apple will hold a media event at the end of March — most likely Tuesday, March 31.</p>

<p class="">Apple has issued an update to its quarterly financial expectations. Following is the tech giant's guidance:</p>

<p class="">Apple has posted the <a href="http://www.apple.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first trailer</a> for Amazing Stories on its YouTube channel. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the anthology series is a reimagining of the original 1980s series of the same name.</p>

<p class="">In a note to clients -- as noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a> — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo — says the rumored lower-cost iPhone is still planned for the first half of 2020 despite the outbreak of the Coronavirus.</p>

<p class="">I’ve been expecting Apple to introduce a new 13-inch MacBook Pro and perhaps a new MacBook Air with the improved Magic Keyboard that debuted with the 16-inch MacBook Pro this spring. However, those plans could be delayed.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">On Friday, I discussed why I think we need an iPad Pro running macOS, which we'll call the Mac Pad. Here’s what I envision as my ultimate Apple device:</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Manufacturers ranging from Huawei to LG, Motorola, Xiaomi and others have announced foldable smartphones. Lots of folks, including Apple co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak think Apple should release on ASAP. </p>

<p class="">Apple wants the Maps app on your iPhone and Apple Watch to help you more easily navigate indoor locations such as malls. The company has filed for a patent (number 10,560,810) for "proactive actions on a mobile device using uniquely-identifiable and unlabeled locations.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://bstock.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">B-Stock</a>, a business-to-business [B2B] marketplace for trade-in and overstock mobile phones – confirms rapid growth of the secondary mobile market driven by growing consumer demand for used mobile devices. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">On a regular basis, <em>Apple World Today </em>posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks.</p>

<p class="">Apple is designing its own antenna for this year's 5G-enabled iPhone, according to <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90464429/apple-5g-iphone" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Company</a>.</p>