Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 20190164344) for a “system and method for interactive screen projection” for a vehicle.</p>

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>