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Dennis Sellers

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.
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More speculation on Apple’s rumored expansion into the headphone market

<p>Regarding the speculation by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (read my <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2018/2/25/why-would-apple-launch-its-own-brand-of-over-ear-headphones-since-it-owns-beats" rel="noopener noreferrer">thoughts here</a>) that Apple will launch its own branded high-end, over-ear headphone with an "all new" design to add to its growing audio accessory lineup, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-05/apple-is-said-to-turn-up-audio-ambition-with-high-end-headphones"><em>Bloomberg</em></a> has corroborated the rumor and added some more info.</p>

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Apple granted a patent for ‘enhanced 3D interface for remote devices’

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 20180059925) for an “enhanced 3D interface for remote devices.” Despite the moniker, it’s another patent hinting at upcoming gesture-based interfaces for the Mac. The tech giant has been granted, or applied for, <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2018/2/6/apple-granted-another-patent-for-a-gesture-based-ui-for-the-mac?rq=gesture" rel="noopener noreferrer">numerous such patents</a>.</p>

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EU proposals might tax companies like Apple between 2%-6% of revenue

<p>This month the European Union (EU) will unveil plans to tax the revenue of large global tech companies such as Apple in the 2% to 6% range (though likely closer to 2% than to 6%), French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in a Le <em>Journal du Dimanche</em> interview as noted by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-tech-tax-lemaire/eu-eyes-tax-on-tech-giants-closer-to-2-percent-than-6-percent-of-revenue-le-maire-idUSKCN1GF0SK" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Reuters</em></a>.</p>

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Lower priced MacBook Air coming? The Sellers Research Group says ‘no’

<p>In a note to clients — as noted by <a target="_blank" href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/18/03/03/new-lower-cost-macbook-air-expected-in-second-quarter-of-2018" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em></a> — KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is planning a lower cost MacBook Air for the second quarter of 2018.</p>

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WiseWear blasts Apple for ‘illegal restraint of trade’

<p>Another day, another potential lawsuit. San Antonio startup WiseWear Corp. will liquidate its assets, blaming a change in Apple’s operating system on a failed round of financing that forced the maker of designer fitness jewelry into bankruptcy Wednesday, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/local/article/San-Antonio-WiseWear-liquidating-assets-in-12720305.php" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>My San Antonio</em></a>.</p>

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Apple lures away another Sony TV exec to head its Latin American Programming division

<p>Angélica Guerra has joined Apple as its new head of Latin American programming for worldwide video, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/apple-angelica-guerra-head-of-latin-american-programming-1202715429/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Variety</em></a>. She comes from Sony Pictures Television, where she served as senior vice president and managing director of production for Latin America and U.S. Hispanic. </p>

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Case-Mate launches Power Pad wireless charger

<p>Case-Mate has debuted the Power Pad, a wireless charger with an optional stand included. CEO Steve Marzio says it engages Qi-enabled devices at the highest charging speeds possible, including 7.5W of power for the latest Apple iPhones (iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X) and 9W of power for the latest Samsung devices. </p>

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CHP, FBI looking into ‘rubber rounds’ firings at Apple, Google buses

<p>As <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2018/1/17/someone-is-attaching-apple-shuttle-buses?rq=buses" rel="noopener noreferrer">reported earlier</a>, charter buses carrying Apple and Google employees during their commutes have come under fire. Now the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is using decoy buses and undercover officers to catch the shooter, and the FBI has also been called in to help the investigation, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://www.businessinsider.com/california-cops-use-decoy-bus-to-catch-apple-bus-shooter-2018-3" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Business Insider</em></a>.</p>

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Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could drive up Apple prices

<p>President Trump said on Thursday that he would impose stiff tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/01/business/trump-tariffs.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The New York Times</em></a>. If it passes, it could drive up prices on Apple products.</p>

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Globally blocking unwanted calls

<p>Leave it to the unscrupulous to screw up a good thing. Shortly after the invention of email, spam rose from the dark side of the force and tempered the satisfaction and utility of the miracle of electronic mail.  </p>

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