Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,101,002) for a “light fixture with fabric layer having printed dots” — in other words, the light fixtures in its retail stores.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On a regular basis, <em>Apple World Today</em> posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The iPhone Xr is available for pre-order today. To celebrate, Apple has posted the first ads for its smartphone on the company’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Apple" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel.</a></p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Uniloc has sued Apple for the … hmmm, I can’t keep track. But patent troll files a lawsuit against the tech giant about once a week, it seems.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The China Consumer Association wants Apple to compensate folks over a recent data security issue that affected a number of consumers in China who said they had suffered financial losses after having their Apple IDs stolen. The consumer group aid in a statement on its website that Apple should compensate consumers in full, according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-china/china-consumer-group-raps-apple-after-id-thefts-idUSKCN1MT1BO" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Reuters</em></a>.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has announced the $29 <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MU9J2/apple-watch-magnetic-charging-cable-03m?fnode=80" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable</a>. It’s available now.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grovemade's team of craftsmen always does a fantastic job making accessories for Apple’s products that take advantage of top quality natural materials. With the <a href="https://grovemade.com/iphone-2018-launch-collection/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Walnut & Leather Case</a> (there’s also a Maple & Leather Case), Grovemade has made another great case. I’ve been using one on the iPhone Xs Max.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent for an application menu for a video system. It hints at a revamped interface for its TV app, which allows you to continue to watch your favorite shows and movies, discover new content, and find new video apps, all from a single location. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Qualcomm <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1093163/apple-s-window-to-nix-patent-has-closed-qualcomm-says?nl_pk=ade0cf2b-ea3f-464b-bc93-d8e19277ac63&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology&read_more=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">has told a California federal judge</a> that Apple can't argue it doesn't owe royalties for a particular patent because its window to do so has closed. The chip supplier says that the patent has been newly injected into the companies' massive licensing dispute belies the fact Apple has known about the patent for months.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has finally announced its anticipated October media event. It will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. (Eastern) at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (pictured below), Howard Gilman Opera House. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has applied for a patent (number 20180302y06) for controlling the operation of a media device based on whether it’s currently being worn by a user. It could involve AirPods, Beats headphones, the rumored Apple Glasses (an augmented reality/virtual reality headset expected to debut next year or 2021), or a “faceplate with video/audio capability.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple is teaming up with Oakey, which develops and manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces, for a new Apple Pay promo: use the company’s mobile payment service in the Oakley app — available at the Apple App Store — or the <a href="http://www.oakley.com," target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">company’s website</a> and get $25 off your next purchase when you spend $100 or more.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The <a href="https://www.mujjo.com/cases/iphone/iphone-xs-max" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mujjo Leather Case for iPhone Xs Max (</a>approximately $48) is a “wallet case” for the Apple smartphone. It’s a gorgeous case, but not a very practical wallet, at least for me.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple’s plan to raze part of Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, to build a mega-store is in danger thanks to a heritage recommendation for the landmark. Heritage Victoria executive director Steven Avery will on Thursday recommend the square be protected by adding it to the Victorian Heritage Register, reports <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/heritage-tick-for-fed-square-jeopardises-apple-store-plans-20181017-p50aa0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Melbourne Age</em></a>.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/10/17/arm-processor-for-macs-coming-in-2020-or-2021-apple-car-in-2023-says-ming-chi-kuo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em></a> — Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts we’ll see Macs with ARM processors by 2020 or 2021 and an Apple Car by 2023 (or 2024 or 2025).</p>