Dennis Sellers

Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, at the end of each week day, we’ll offer this wrap-up of news...

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/leap-motion-once-a-virtual-reality-high-flier-sells-itself-to-u-k-rival-11559210520" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Wall Street Journal</a> reports that Leap Motion is being sold to a company named UltraHaptics for $30 million. The article says that Apple tried to purchase Leap on two different occasions, but Leap co-founder David Holz made some very anti-Apple comments that soured the deal.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to the latest figures published by<a href="http://www.idc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> IDC</a>, the overall tablet market in EMEA [Europe, the Middle East and Africa] declined 10.9% year-over-year [YoY], shipping 9.7 million units in the first quarter of 2019. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Many pundits predict that Apple will debut a foldable iPhone in 2020 or beyond. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number 20190163233) for “electronic devices with cover layers mounted to displays” that hints at not only foldable smartphones — with OLED screens, no less — but laptops and tablets, as well.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Global shipments of wearable devices reached 49.6 million units during the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19), up 55.2% from the previous year according to data from the International Data Corporation (<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idc.com&esheet=51991839&newsitemid=20190530005132&lan=en-US&anchor=IDC&index=1&md5=54dca0a4962be15d1ab2cf7336f7a9c8">IDC</a>) <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.idc.com%2Ftracker%2Fshowproductinfo.jsp%3Fprod_id%3D962&esheet=51991839&newsitemid=20190530005132&lan=en-US&anchor=Worldwide+Quarterly+Wearable+Device+Tracker&index=2&md5=b7a45e95353c19d71960c419a1759ff0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker</a>. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to the International Data Corporation (<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idc.com%2F&esheet=51991871&newsitemid=20190530005212&lan=en-US&anchor=IDC&index=1&md5=243191f7010a174ba09ff19a15548c59" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IDC</a>) <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.idc.com%2Ftracker%2Fshowproductinfo.jsp%3Fprod_id%3D37&esheet=51991871&newsitemid=20190530005212&lan=en-US&anchor=Worldwide+Quarterly+Mobile+Phone+Tracker&index=2&md5=e16e5deb624149b5f751970b4b689c3d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker</a>, global smartphone shipments will face another challenging year in 2019 with volumes forecast to decline 1.9% from 2018. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The newest iPad Pro case from <a href="http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/">Urban Armor Gear</a> (UAG) is the Scout Series, a rugged case that offers Apple Smart Keyboard Folio compatibility. In fact, it requires the use of the Folio.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Powerbeats Pro UK, French and German pre-orders begin on Friday. Although Apple’s local websites only say “coming soon,’” the Beats websites for the three countries have been updated to say that the in-ear headphones will be available for pre-order in May, says <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/05/29/powerbeats-pro-uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>9to5Mac</em></a>.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">mophie has announced a new line of universal batteries for everyday portable power. Available in four capacities, the <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation</a> (pictured), <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-mini-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation mini</a>, <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-xl-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation XL</a>, and <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-xxl-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation XXL</a> each feature multiple charging ports, including a shared USB-C input and output port.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.texture.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texture</a>, the digital news service that Apple acquired in March 2018, has no officially shut down, and Apple is directing users/readers to it Apple News+ service.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Twelve South’s highly-anticipated BookBook vol. 2 ($89) has arrived, and the iconic hand-crafted leather case has been completely reengineered for the 2018 iPad Pro. The newest version, available at TwelveSouth.com and retail partners, has been reimagined and now includes several key features. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">I’m still not to the point where I can use my iPad Pro as a full-fledged laptop replacement, but products such as HYPER’s $89.99 <a href="https://trk.klclick1.com/wf/click?upn=q2et-2FMY9SPoujjj5I4XeI-2BOlqM8Z1NEELoLwB1Y5WbEiEn7kvgbiFXgbBnF3fBpTZX5SClGcGF7Kvz6a9DtqOvEeEhUtvLlPMTJwIIhfTH53ty0TP-2F-2BWBKQ-2BZpeXTfVap-2F-2BcL4PHYS-2BhXvjogmooxBEjHSM8pIeSity2I7rN2tSwu5uJRtazIXEpK4EvT9xqymSpzGE-2BKMVg6iPfaT6SsgR8i1ITYvj3-2FU0kV3C23Inc8NKwev-2BUzIFeepil6kP-2BbCP15O7KSlK0qd42IZAZQWN4lLQCqUw8PGGGwUrku6Y6qoSEVZ22sbUv4DqTlzdYkEpGuRc5mCMcvJHujPuEdU19cPQmLcF8A-2BwFWRL-2FC3IY5dVAZlzRbsRbnYFz-2FGYOA-2B9HsoIpCLIbJ6SOwWh9coXohi9KbQzE2rasZ9Y8PU6Rg-2FSCbwJ8mIeAO3hqkUKt_vr4CQd6f5d5U92w1G2ot038qxj2d-2BHc-2FraM9ysVslbM2GuwFWb6WaJjYDeKtis-2FvbXjZyePQGiNGqOj4UjBD-2BXTLCynKMOC0n5a7ucF4I01-2FIeHBNFLJId7kMi2V4-2FbAO1yrWr7Slag7PtZ9kjl9WxHpNqNssgijH5Qv9P1hy-2FC-2FOEgwxpDdO7-2BFRPP8bxb5o9eZMXaLJjxL0LTnnMarzskmbM0IDdubM1ogdH3DQEUg-2Bx01W76o-2F6c3-2Bi-2BPUioV3R3w-2FZ1xMi7LUo230yiSiQhSj3cGn9zaS6SIQ4L5UptJlms1xpdIacS-2Bmu0nK79kswmL8PPjd-2FHfsU1OEwE6se5ouXJCptUC393dbS-2BpM2-2B8-2FHy776DNfXIcY9XWgxepVYrAF0EigMnZ-2F07CuGsOcg-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub</a> edge me closer.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has filed for a patent (number 10,306,289) for a “vehicle viewing system.” It involves a method that  includes obtaining a video based on images detected with cameras mounted on a vehicle and displaying a portion of the video corresponding to a time offset and a viewing angle.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Beginning this month, Apple Maps vehicles will be driving across Canada throughout the summer. Apple says it will be capturing road details, signage and landmarks — “all to make the most accurate and useful Maps experience possible.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Today at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.intel.com%2Fnews%2F2019-computex-keynote-livestream-replay%2F&esheet=51990421&newsitemid=20190527005311&lan=en-US&anchor=COMPUTEX+2019&index=1&md5=beb1177431f269ca0211210626e86377" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMPUTEX 2019</a>, Intel announced the first <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.intel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F11%2F2019%2F05%2F10th-Gen-Intel-Core-Product-Brief.pdf&esheet=51990421&newsitemid=20190527005311&lan=en-US&anchor=10th+Gen+Intel+Core+processors&index=8&md5=c5eb05810ff17812201a57ebddda8754" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10th Gen Intel Core processors</a>, bringing high-performance AI to the PC at scale with Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost). The processors are built on the company’s 10nm process technology, new “Sunny Cove” core architecture and new Gen11 graphics engine. 10th Gen Intel Core processors will range from Intel Core i3 to Intel Core i7, with up to 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.1 max turbo frequency and up to 1.1 GHz graphics frequency.</p>