Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has greenlit a project for Apple TV+, called "Prehistoric Planet,” reports a natural-history series that will recreate the last days of the dinosaurs, reports  <a href="https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/apple-orders-jon-favreau-cgi-dinosaur-series-bbc-studios-1203208652/"><em>Variety</em></a>.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has hired Lindsay Rothschild as its new head of Creative Services for Apple Music Publishing in North America, according to <a href="https://variety.com/2019/music/news/apple-music-publishing-head-creative-services-lindsay-rothschild-1203208611/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Variety</em></a>.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has finalized a short list of locations for its first retail store in India, reports <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-08/apple-preps-push-in-india-with-short-list-for-first-retail-store" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Bloomberg</em></a>, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the plans.” The article adds that the tech giant has narrowed its list down to several upscale sites in Mumbai, and plans to make a final decision in the next few weeks.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">I get to test a lot of laptop backpacks, and, while most are well made, it’s hard to find one that’s a bit different. However, the $54.99 <a href="https://solo-ny.com/collections/backpacks/products/duane-15-6-hybrid-briefcase-backpack-ubn310" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Duane Hybrid Briefcase Backpack</a> is different because it’s a briefcase that can easily and quickly transform into a backpack.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">When iMovie ’09 was introduced in, well, 2009, it also introduced iFrame, a new video format developed by Apple. So whatever happened to what the company was proposing as a new standard? The tech giant hasn’t made detailed information about this recording format publicly available in six years.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As noted by <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2019/05/07/apple-id-bonus-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>9to5Mac</em></a>, now through May 10, Apple is offering an extra 10% bonus when adding funds to your Apple ID. This offer is valid on additions up to $200, delivering an additional $20 for free if you go with the maximum amount.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sap-conference-apple-idUSKCN1SD1VT?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5cd1b4f8df4239000111ce96&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>, Apple and SAP, which specializes in enterprise application software,  are are teaming up to help clients develop their own iOS business apps using Apple’s machine-learning technology.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rs3-tltm-iMCi7V5_1EzroYXRwF5mOKlNzAWuu4Ge67qp4yH3x-6s1WjA3SfoIRz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jamf</a>, which specializes in Apple management solutions, says it has extended its commitment and leadership in education with a series of advances across its portfolio of products – Jamf Pro, Jamf Connect and the new <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rDqy04hpyEcMwp3TD7kC4rP0U1myVfto5wSzID-v6Hp0UrKPS6Z4ytUCqERaaiF21pw-zJlnNUM90PYR1gWEcY6rkh87N1a62D2EuH0J6lU=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jamf School</a>. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">WaterField Designs has introduced the Tech Rolltop Backpack, a multi-use backpack that eliminates the need for a separate work, carry-on, and sports bag. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has filed for a patent (number 10,285,013) for “enhanced automotive passive entry,” which would allow you to replace your car’s key fob with your Apple Watch or iPhone.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Plugable has launched <a href="https://plugable.com/products/tbt3-40g80cm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their 0.8m Thunderbolt 3 Cable</a>. At this length, Plugable’s Thunderbolt 3 Cable is only other alternative besides Apple, is $14 cheaper than the Apple version.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-06/apple-wwdc-2019-ios-13-macos-10-15-watchos-6-tvos-features" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg has published  a lengthy report</a> on what it expects Apple to announce in iOS 13, watchOS 6 and macOS 10.15. The tech giant will almost certainly preview the new operating systems at next month’s Worldwide Developer Conference.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The global laptop market revenue is anticipated to reach $108.91 billion by 2025, according to a study by <a href="http://www.grandviewresearh.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grand View Research. </a>The research group says this growth will progress at a compound annual growth rate [CAGR] of 0.4% during the forecast period.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/05/05/2019-iphone-expected-to-shift-to-mpi-antenna-tech-for-tech-robustness-supply-chain-advantages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider </em></a>— analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that this year’s iPhones will at least partially move to modified polyamide (MPI) antennae rather than all liquid crystal polymer as used by the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/1cc16026-6da7-11e9-80c7-60ee53e6681d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a report</a> from the <em>Financial Times</em>, the European Commission is launching an official probe into Apple’s alleged anti-competitive behavior — alleged that is by Spotity The commission considered the filing and customer sentiment in its decision to launch a probe, an investigation that could take years to complete, the article says. </p>