Dennis Sellers

<p class="">There’s been some debate as to whether Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 will debut in the early fall timeframe as is the norm with the company’s new smartphone debut. A new report says that the rollout will likely be delayed .</p>

<p class=""><em>Bloomberg</em> reports that Apple employees <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-04/apple-offering-covid-19-testing-to-staff-returning-to-offices">face</a> a number of workplace changes when they report back to work in person after working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p class="">The documentary series “Dear.…” is now available on Apple TV+. Inspired by Apple’s “Dear Apple” spots, it takes a cinematic approach to biographies of iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.</p>

<p class="">In a new Apple Pay promotion, you can use Apple’s mobile payment system in the Burger King app and get a Crispy Chicken Sandwich for US$1 through June 10. You can redeem in the Offers tab for contactless pickup or delivery.</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200175890) for a “device, method, and graphical user interface for a group reading environment.” It involves the use of devices such as the iPad in educational settings.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.essence-grp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Essence Group</a>, a provider of IoT [Internet of things] solutions for security, connected home and healthcare, has joined Apple, the Zigbee Alliance, and others as a member in the "<a href="http://www.connectedhomeip.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Project Connected Home over IP</a>" initiative.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 20200174583) for “computer systems with finger devices for sampling objects attributes.” It involves using finger devices (not gloves) to control Macs, iPads, and perhaps the rumored “Apple Glasses.”</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 20200174284) for a ‘head-mounted display device with vision correction” that hints at “Apple Glasses” that can be equipped with prescription lens for those of us who have to wear glasses.</p>

<p class="">In a note to investors — as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/04/apple-tv-predicted-to-hit-100-million-subscribers-by-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a> — lead analyst Samik Chatterjee says he thinks that Apple TV+ could hit 100 million paid subscribers by fiscal year 2025.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-electronics/ex-apple-engineers-aim-to-help-u-s-hardware-makers-troubleshoot-from-home-idUSKBN23B226?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a> reports that startup founded by ex-Apple Inc engineer has come up with a system that would help engineers troubleshoot manufacturing problems remotely. This, of course, could be a lifesaver in situations just as the current COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p class="">Apple has appointed Ipsita Dasgupta as the country manager of India to head its services that includes its app stores, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple TV+, reports <a href="https://yourstory.com/herstory/2020/06/apple-india-ipsita-dasgupta-hotstar-streaming-services" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HerStory.</a></p>

<p class="">More counties are turning to the Apple/Google developed tech for COVID-19 contact tracing, reports <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-tech/europe-pins-hopes-on-smarter-coronavirus-contact-tracing-apps-idUSKBN23B1OA?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>. The article says that Switzerland, Latvia and Italy have opted for Bluetooth short-range radio for their apps, based on the tech that securely logs exchanges on the smartphones of people who have been near each other.</p>

<p class="">Apple has hired Amazon exec Jim DeLorenzo to head up sports for its Apple TV + streaming service, according to a <a href="https://twitter.com/pkafka/status/1268338788335595520" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Recode</a> tweet.</p>

<p class="">An independent repair shop in Norway has lost an appeal over the import of "counterfeit" Apple iPhone screens. An appeals court affirmed a judgement over shop owner Henrik Huseby, who’s now “on the hook” for not just destroying what Apple calls "counterfeit" iPhone screens he bought from China, but also for Apple's legal costs of about US$26,000, reports <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/04/repair-shop-loses-legal-battle-with-apple-over-counterfeit-iphone-screen-import">AppleInsider</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared an <a href="https://www.apple.com/speaking-up-on-racism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">open letter</a> called “Speaking up on racism” regarding the death of George Floyd and others. You’ll want to read the entire letter, but here are the first three paragraphs:</p>