Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple says the iOS app economy has created nearly 300,000 new jobs since April 2019, helping to provide opportunities for Americans of all ages even as COVID-19 continues to create immense challenges and uncertainty for communities across the country.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted another patent (number 10,761,605) for “knit data input glove” — in other words, an “Apple Glove” for augmented reality/virtual reality purposes.</p>

<p class="">With the Apple Watch Series (the GPS + Cellular model), you can set up and use cellular, making the smartwatch a kind of “mini-iPhone.” You’ll be able to make calls, reply to messages, receive notifications, and more, with just your Apple Watch even when you aren't connected to your iPhone or Wi-Fi.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=clE4wDKzQlslBhoxbTCla7dWQLAVWodXzT1DYcbyRiy-r_-CnWR_D1DpQzmikydP_VQz1nBEwP01DGrogq9_0w==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mophie</a>, a ZAGG company, has unveiled two additions to its lineup of wireless charging products: the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=EHylb94B7pxQEKjtTl3l8FYPKoclHoixqfqHQR4PwBOWgmM6BDJP98VmsnnpZCXGJwxB6a9LPJuidrk1EJUWX8gEZSw-OsZeNiQmF41PsK8xAys37jYsC15mrl3cpJTh"><span style="text-decoration:underline">15W wireless charging pad</span></a>, and the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=EHylb94B7pxQEKjtTl3l8FYPKoclHoixqfqHQR4PwBOcpcNlb1iRpaj4-XC2BaXS2AmbnXkGnrEtNtFWRvQQKtPy9p1n5SNSsv0VV4tBcN_LJ-lSdftkYoSzQOmTslVhJr6B4cyfRWKpey9a9S3_Kw==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">15W wireless charging stand</a>.</p>

<p class="">Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, we’ll frequently offer a wrap-up of news items you should check out. First up: Apple has released <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Myj674wRVXB9I4c6Hm5zA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the trailer</a> for <em>Long Way Up</em>, an upcoming motorcycle series, starring and executive produced by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, which reunites best friends after more than a decade since their last motorbike adventure around the world.</p>

<p class="">Apple TV+ has announced “Five Days At Memorial,” a new limited series from Academy Award winner John Ridley (“12 Years a Slave,” “American Crime,” “Guerrilla”) and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse (“Locke & Key,” “Jack Ryan,” “Lost”). Ridley and Cuse will both serve as showrunners, writers and executive producers on the project. Ridley will direct the limited series, produced by ABC Signature.</p>

<p class="">Apple and Google have announced that future versions of the iOS and Android operating systems will include the companies' COVID-19 notification system that previously required users to install an app. The new software will be included in iOS 13.7, which is due to arrive any minute now.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,764,670) for a “system having device-mount audio mode” for its rumored “Apple Glasses.”</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,760,922) for “augmented reality maps” on an iPhone. The idea is to take advantage of a portable electronic device's imaging and display capabilities and combine a video feed with data describing objects in the video.</p>

<p class="">WaterField Designs has introduced the <a href="https://www.sfbags.com/products/field-sling-or-backpack" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Field Sling and Field Backpack</a>. Designed to carry essentials on errands or creative explorations, these multi-compartment daypacks include a built-in, padded sleeve for a 13-inch MacBook Pro or 12.9-inch iPad Pro.</p>

<p class="">The rumor mill is abuzz again today, folks. Here’s what being speculated about, and the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) thoughts on their likelihood of happening.<br></p>

<p class="">According to the latest market share survey from <a href="https://netmarketshare.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NetMarketShare,</a> the market share for both Apple’s macOS and iOS were down slightly last month.</p>

<p class="">Apple will hold event in the last half of October and unveil the iPhone 12 models, Apple Watch Series 6, and long-rumored AirTags, reports the Japanese site <a href="http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/rumor/entry-40223.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mac Otakara</a> (as noted by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumor</a>s).</p>

<p class="">It will be “magical” to use Tim Cook’s favorite adjective: “Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special” — an exclusive holiday event from multi-platinum, multi-Grammy award-winning artist Mariah Carey — will debut globally on Apple TV+ this holiday season.</p>

<p class="">The market for wearable devices grew 14.1% during the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20), thanks to strong demand for hearables and continued interest in tracking health metrics during these dire times, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (<a href="https://www.idc.com/"><span style="text-decoration:underline">IDC</span></a>) <a href="https://www.idc.com/tracker/showproductinfo.jsp?prod_id=962"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker</span></a>. And, again, Apple dominated the market.</p>