Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has announced a new initiative in support of leading nonprofit organizations in the US and Europe that offer nonpartisan, independent media literacy programs. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">I have been anxiously awaiting an iMac upgrade. It’s finally happened — and with some much-needed speed boosts — but I’ll probably pass on the upgrade. Here’s why….</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.decisionone.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DecisionOne Corp.</a> — which specializes in Workplace IT managed services, Multi-device support and full cycle asset management — has been designated an Apple Authorized Service Provider (ASP) for warranty and extended warranty support services in the U.S. and Canada.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2406445-1&h=1941844341&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.owc.com%2F&a=OWC%C2%AE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OWC</a><strong> </strong>has acquired InXtron, which specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-speed Thunderbolt and USB external storage enclosures, connectivity solutions like docks and PCI expansion boxes, and digital signage solutions. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In addition to revamped iMacs, Apple has updated the iMac Pro build-to-order options for those who have plenty of moolah to spend.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has finally updated its <a href="https://www.apple.com/imac/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iMac</a> line with up to 8-core Intel 9th-generation processors for the first time and Vega graphics options. Sadly (well, for me anyway) there’s no 32-inch version as had been rumored.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">GarageBand turns 15 this year. <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/apple-garageband-modern-music-784257/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><em>Rolling Stone</em></span></a> offers a behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s entry level, music creation tool.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The worldwide market for wearable devices, now inclusive of wireless headphones with smart assistants, is forecast to grow 15.3% over the previous year to 198.5 million units by the end of 2019, according to the International Data Corporation (<a href="http://www.idc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline">IDC</span></a>) <a href="http://www.idc.com/tracker/showproductinfo.jsp?prod_id=962" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker</span></a>. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Apple TV is at the bottom of the US connected TV market, behind Roku, Amazon Fire, and Google Chromecast, according to <a href="http://www.eMarketer.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">eMarketer</a>. This year, 25.1 million Americans will use an Apple TV device, or 13.2% of connected TV users, says the research group.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.lg.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LG Electronics USA </a>will launch its 2019 LG NanoCell LED 4K Ultra HD TVs with AI ThinQ beginning with the April debut of the 55-inch and 65-inch class LG Nano 9 series (SM9500 and SM9000 models), and the 49-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch LG Nano 8 series (SM8670 and SM8600 models) at LG-authorized dealers nationwide.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple’s Macs and the macOS are widely thought of to cause very few problems for the millions of people who use them. However, the most common problem is startup difficulty, according to a new RESCUECOM Computer Repair Report. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/17/business/media/apple-content-hollywood.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><em>The New York Times</em></span></a> reports that, at its March 25 <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2019/3/11/apple-announces-march-25-event-tvmovie-and-magazine-subscription-services-expected)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“It’s Showtime” event</a>, Apple s expected to reveal details of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/25/business/media/apple-hollywood-streaming.html?module=inline"><span style="text-decoration:underline">what it has been working on</span></a> with stars from both sides of the camera like Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Brie Larson, Jason Momoa, Octavia Spencer, J.J. Abrams, M. Night Shyamalan and Steven Spielberg.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Today Apple introduced a new iPad Air and an iPad mini. However, there’s still no sign of the long-awaited AirPower wireless charger.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">If you have a Mac, iPad Pro, and/or a new Apple TV, and if you like games — especially retro arcade titles— add the $49.95 <a href="https://steelseries.com/gaming-controllers/nimbus">Nimbus Wireless Controller</a> to your shopping list.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20190082097) for a “user interface for camera effects” that shows the tech giant’s ongoing attempts to make the camera features of the iPhone and iPad even better.</p>