Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has spent most of his career working from home, so what is new to many us is his normal.</p>

<p class="">Apple is generally perceived as doing a good job in helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not everyone agrees, it seems.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,609,485) for a “system and method for performing panning for an arbitrary loudspeaker set-up” that's designed to make it easier to pair HomePods, as well as create an addition “virtual loudspeaker.”</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,606,418) for “ultrasonic touch detection" in future Apple Pencils that would allow the device to detect hover events and transfer data.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-display-apple/apple-supplier-japan-display-finalises-deal-to-raise-200-million-from-customer-idUSKBN21I188?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 Japan Display has finalized a deal to raise $200 million from “an overseas customer,” which sources have said is Apple.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/03/31/russia-ban-on-iphones-computers-without-government-mandated-apps-postponed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider </a>says that new legislation in Russia that will mandates all smartphones, computers and smart televisions to have Russian-made software pre-installed has been postponed, with provisions not kicking in until January 2021. he delay may be technical, but is more likely related to the COVID-19 outbreak that is complicating device production and development at the moment, the article adds.</p>

<p class="">As the coronavirus continues to spread, more and more countries opt for lockdowns of their major cities. This means many of us have been stuck at home far from friends and families. So <a href="https://www.macgamerhq.com/guides/best-multiplayer-games-for-mac/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacGamer HQ is recommending</a> its 15 best Mac multiplayer games.</p>

<p class="">Another day, another lawsuit. As reported by AppleInsider— go <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/03/30/lawsuit-alleges-apple-part-of-massive-music-piracy-operation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here </a>for details — a lawsuit against Apple and Adasam, a UK-based music distribution company, accuses them of a “massive music piracy operation" to profit from re-recorded compositions.</p>

<p class="">Remember <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/3/30/2020-iphones-reportedly-still-on-schedule-but-other-future-products-could-be-delayed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">that report </a>from all of six hours ago that said some Apple products originally slated for release later this year would be delayed? <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-30/apple-tests-its-secrecy-somewhere-new-employee-homes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a> reports that's not the case.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2763469-1&h=3104505429&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bodyguardz.com%2F&a=BodyGuardz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BodyGuardz</a> has released two protective glass screen protectors, along with a protective film, for the Apple’s 2020 iPad Pro Pros (both 12.5" and 11" models).</p>

<p class="">Apple has posted <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGA_6WTD3vM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a trailer</a> for its upcoming Apple TV+ series, <em>Trying</em>. It will debut on May 1. Here's the summary of the series:</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-30/iphone-maker-hon-hai-s-profit-slides-ahead-of-virus-outbreak" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a> reports that, despite <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/3/25/apple-reportedly-may-delay-release-of-next-iphone-by-months" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rumors </a>otherwise, the 2020 iPhone line-up should be released on schedule. That's the good news; the article says that other products may be delayed due to production problems caused by the coronavirus outbreak.</p>

<p class="">The 16-inch MacBook Pro, the new MacBook Air, and, well, pretty much all of Apple’s laptops have, for years, had a dearth of ports and connectivity options. Which means users often end up with a plethora of cables and adapters.</p>

<p class="">On April 4, 2013, Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White predicted that Apple woul introduce an Apple-branded HDTV (the "iTV") with an accompanying "iRing," a ring accessory that lets you control the set by pointing their finger. It never happened, but it was an interesting idea, though I see several flaws.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent for “peripheral treatment for head-mounted displays” that hint at more features of the rumored “Apple Glasses.” It mainly explains the way such a device will provide augmented reality views.</p>