Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">OWC has rolled out the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2604074-1&h=1328265899&u=https%3A%2F%2Feshop.macsales.com%2Fshop%2Fowc-mercury-elite-pro-dock&a=OWC+Mercury+Elite+Pro+Dock" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dock</a>, which offers dual-drive RAID data storage up to 28TB combined with an integrated 7-port dock.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2603269-1&h=4092547141&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tapwithus.com%2F&a=Tap" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tap</a>, the wearable keyboard and mouse makers, has released an all-new Tap Strap 2 which introduces the AirMouse feature, enabling users to control devices such as iPads and smart TVs using hand gestures with its plug ’n play AirMouse functionality. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/10/09/apple-expected-to-launch-ar-glasses-in-early-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a> — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts that Apple will release updated iPad Pros and new MacBooks (yep, MacBooks, not MacBook Airs) in the first half of 2020, along with an “iPhone SE 2” and the long-anticipated Apple Glasses.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As any long-time <em>Apple World Today</em> patron knows, I’m a big fan of WaterField Designs’ products. The company’s new <a href="https://www.sfbags.com/collections/iphone-cases/products/executive-leather-iphone-sleeve" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Executive Leather iPhone Sleeve</a> — available in six custom-fitted sizes for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max (“naked” or within an Apple case) is as gorgeous as the rest of the company’s products, but doesn’t fit my needs. At least without an additional purchase.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple is apparently getting the rights to <em>A Christmas Carol</em>, a live action musical based on the Charles Dickens’ classic that will  star Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, reports <a href="https://variety.com/2019/film/news/apple-rich-deal-ryan-reynolds-will-ferrell-a-christmas-carol-1203358586/"><em>Variety</em></a>. It will arrive later this year on Apple TV+, although it could get a limited theatrical release first.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Addigy, a provider of cloud-based Apple Device Management software, has announced general availability of its enhanced platform with support for macOS 10.15 Catalina. It enables full utilization of Catalina’s new features, including support for 64-bit systems and advanced privacy controls, according to Addigy CEO Jason Dettbarn.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Linksys has announced Linksys Aware, a subscription service within the Linksys Smart WiFi App on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linksys/id533516503" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cisco.connect.cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Play</a> that senses motion in Mesh WiFi environments.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Hunter Muller, president and CEO of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-GW-HGYzlxibFGTWRXnaUZwmNJ4ddOPVXwmLsKHO2XjJeU8vlox6iD2AQ_aPddlX9HQ5kZmeEhnzqouKn2sDDQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HMG Strategy</a>, a provider of executive networking events and “thought leadership,” predicts that Apple’s financial performance over the next few quarters will also benefit Samsung, Google and Microsoft as competition and opportunities in the smartphone market continue to heat up.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">WaterField Designs unveils the <a href="https://www.sfbags.com/products/air-duffel-carry-on" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Air Duffel</a> in-flight personal item. Designed in collaboration with over 1,200 frequent travelers, the carry-on is designed to maximize allowable airline personal item space yet fits under an airline seat leaving room to stretch out legs. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,437,327) — one of several — involving eye-tracking features for the rumored “Apple Glasses,” a head-mounted artificial reality/virtual reality headset. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">macOS Catalina arrived yesterday, but the expected iCloud Drive folder sharing feature didn’t. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">You can build a dancing humanoid robot with MeeBot 2.0, an Apple store exclusive now available for $129.99 at Apple retail stores.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.elago.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elago</a> makes some of the most affordable iPhone cases around, including models for the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dgnWSc0N1ruCmxp3iOd5YYxA111_T8ncm8LsHhPMtjFcP3ksPt_29Og52VC_4ytuPg8-Ei_hP5erBTaclXhWwQ=="><span style="text-decoration:underline">Jamf</span></a>, which specializes in Apple management, says it’s prepared with both compatibility and key feature support across its product portfolio for Apple’s macOS Catalina, which was released yesterday. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/07/devoted-medicare-advantage-plan-covering-apple-watch-as-a-benefit.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CNBC</a> reports that <a href="https://www.devoted.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Devoted Health </a>says it’s the first Medicare Advantage plan to offer Apple Watch as a benefit to its members. Its marketing materials show that it will help members pay for the cost of the device up to $150. </p>