Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">If you need quick access to your contacts in macOS, one solution is <a href="http://www.tropic4.com/iaddressx.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iAddressX</a> from Tropical Software, even though it’s getting a bit long in the tooth. The $19.99 app — which hasn’t been updated in almost two years — allows you to access and navigate contacts from a small icon in the menubar.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple Pay has launched in Iceland. The mobile payment service is supported by the financial institutions Arion Banki and Landsbankinn.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The latest research from Strategy Analytics (<a href="http://www.strategyanalytics.com"><span style="text-decoration:underline">www.strategyanalytics.com</span></a>) shows that fierce price competition has put incredible pressure on many Android tablet vendors, but a few companies, such as Apple, stood above the rest in quarter one [Q1] of 2019. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Society for Information Display (SID) has announced the winners of its 25th annual Display Industry Awards. Apple’s LTPO OLED display for the Apple Watch Series 4 is among the winners.</p>

<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>