Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple’s AirPods are most folks choice for a “true wireless hearable device” according to <a href="https://www.counterpointresearch.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Counterpoint Research.</a></p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-plans-to-bring-feature-length-films-to-theaters-11569579632" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Wall Street Journal</em></a>, Apple has "made overtures to cinema chains and consulted with an entertainment executive" as it considers following a traditional theatrical release plan that would keep its films in theaters for weeks before availability on Apple TV+, the company’s upcoming streaming service.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Along with a new collection of <a href="2019/9/26/mini-reviews-a-look-at-casemates-new-iphone-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Case•Mate case</a>s, the brand has also given us some new <a href="https://case-mate.com/accessories/hook-ups-airpod-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hook Ups</a> for Apple’s AirPods.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple is working with the nonprofit Conservation International to restore degraded grasslands in the Chyulu Hills of India, home to large populations of elephants and other wildlife, reports <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90408802/apple-is-paying-to-restore-african-grasslands-to-curb-climate-change-and-save-the-elephants" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Fast Company.</em></a></p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has updated the iOS and iPadOS version of GarageBand, its free user creation software targeted to non-pros. Version 2.3.8 allows you to access files from external hard drives, SD card readers, and USB drives.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has released a second supplemental update for macOS Mojave 10.14.6. According to Apple it’s "recommended for all users and improves the security of macOS."</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has released iOS 12.4.2 for some older iPhone and iPad models that can’t be upgraded to iOS 13.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has been ranked Britain’s best tech company to work for, according to data released by the <a href="https://www.indeed.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indeed</a> job site. It repeats the top position from last year’s rankings.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The global shipments of smartwatches in 2019 are estimated to total around 62.63 million units, according to the latest tracking analysis from the research firm <a href="https://www.trendforce.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TrendForce</a>. Looking ahead to 2020, smartwatch sales will benefit from the lower prices of the earlier versions of the Apple Watch devices and the releases of new smartwatch models from other branded device manufacturers, adds the research group. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Fifteen “ground-breaking” projects from around the world were announced as winners of the <a href="https://unfccc.int/climate-action/momentum-for-change" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Award</a>. Apple is among those honored.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.coolholdings.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cool Holdings </a>has completed the acquisition of Simply Mac from GameStop.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has filed for a patent (number 20190297457) for “enhanced automative passive entry” that would provide iPhones and Apple Watches with advanced interactivity with a vehicle.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Case•Mate has rolled out a new collection of cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Case. All costs $40 and offer 10-foot drop protection.  I’ve had a chance to play around with several models.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">For a limited time starting today, iPhone and iPad users (with the latest iOS 13 and iPadOS software, respectively) can bring their own memories to life within the Photos app by creating a movie scored by Maroon 5’s new song, reports <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8530984/memories-maroon-5-apple-app-feature" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Billboard</em></a>.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The non-beta version of iPadOS debuted yesterday; the first true operating system for the Apple tablet (though it’s a tweak of iOS 13) is a winner, though it still won’t convince some folks such as myself to replace their laptop with an iPad or iPad Pro. </p>