Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/business/media/media-companies-take-a-big-gamble-on-apple.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The New York Times</em></a>, Apple News+ secured more than 200,000 people during its first 48 hours of availability. All are taking advantage of the free trial period of 30 days, so the true test will be how many go for the $9.99/month subscription fee. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The gang at iFixIt, who tear apart electronic devices and look at their innards, have posted a <a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Mini+5+Teardown/121589" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline">teardown of the new iPad mini</span></a>. They say that, despite appearances, the teardown confirms that this isn’t just a shrunken-down version of the new iPad Air—it’s a reworked iPad Mini 4, with some fresh silicon for 2019.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">An Apple award recognizing "ten years of creativity," signed by the late Steve Jobs, will be auctioned by Boston-based RR Auction. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Another day, another lawsuit. New Jersey resident Gina Priano-Keyser has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple this week in U.S. district court, accusing the company of fraudulent business practices and breach of warranty related to the Apple Watch, according to court documents accessed by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>MacRumors</em></a><em>.</em> </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has updated <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clips/id1212699939" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clips,</a> the free app for iOS that makes it easy to create and share videos using an iPhone or iPad, to version .</p>

<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>