Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors continue to roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,247,816) for an “apparatus and method to measure slip and velocity” on an automobile. The goal is to improve skid recovery and implement automatic safety systems for autonomous vehicles.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,251,287) for a “magnetic stand for a table device.” It involves an iPad Pro stand that could be used, among other places, in a car.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Logitech has announced the <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitech.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fslim-folio-pro&esheet=51962115&newsitemid=20190402005353&lan=en-US&anchor=Logitech+SLIM+FOLIO+PRO&index=1&md5=47fe1d900fb5b87d96f085c2232f92dc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Logitech SLIM FOLIO PRO</a>, an all-in-one backlit keyboard case for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (third Generation).  It provides Bluetooth LE pairing in a protective case.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In 2017, Apple sued Swatch for its “Tick different” ad campaign, which the Cupertino, California-based company said was a rip-off of its former “Think different” campaign. But a Swiss court has backed the watchmaker.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20190402PD200.html)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>DigiTimes</em></a>, Apple will launch three new OLED-based iPhones in 2020 available in 5.42-, 6.06- and 6.67-inch sizes. Quoting unnamed sources, the article adds that the 5.42-inch model may come with either Samsung Display's Y-Octa or LG Display's TOE touch technology, as “both touch solutions promise to trim down the display cost.”</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Rogue Amoeba has added another useful utility to its line of audio apps for the Mac: <a href="https://rogueamoeba.com/soundsource/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SoundSource</a>, a macOS tool that provides access to audio settings on your desktop or laptop. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple will announced its latest quarterly finances on Tuesday, April 30, according to the company’s Investor Relations <a href="https://www.apple.com/investor/earnings-call/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">webpage</a>.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has cut prices on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and AirPods in China by nearly 6%, reports <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/01/apple-slashes-iphone-prices-in-china-by-as-much-as-5percent.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNET</em></a>. The price cuts come as Apple has seen sales drop in China, leading to lower-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/04/01/2019-iphone-should-be-able-to-power-the-airpods-wireless-charging-case" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em></a> — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says this year’s iPhone line-up will provide two-way wireless charging.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Azrieli Group, the property developer and mall owner, has dropped efforts to open an official Apple Store in Tel Aviv after negotiation with the U.S. company broke down over financial terms. It would have been the tech giant’s first retail store in the country.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Cord-cutters take note:<a href="https://www.directvnow.com/accounts/select-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> DirectTV is offering</a> a free Apple TV 4K if you pay for four months of service in advance.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.brandtotal.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BrandTotal</a>, a social analytics platform, has released data about Apple TV+, Apple’s upcoming video streaming service. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to the latest market share survey from <a href="http://netmarkeshare.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NetMarketShare,</a> the market share for both macOS and iOS both rose last month.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20190096228) for the “establishment and detection of breakage of wireless leash between devices.” It would allow Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and upcoming devices to better communicate with each other and automatically sync under certain conditions such as when an item is lost.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors keep rolling. <a href="https://electrek.co/2019/03/30/apple-car-tesla-electric-powertrain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Electrek</em> reports </a>that Apple has hired Michael Schwekutsch, Tesla’s engineering vice president in charge of powertrains, leading to renewed hope/speculation that the company plans a complete auto of its own.</p>