Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple plans to mix free original content with subscription "channels" to existing digital video services on its "TV" app on iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/10/apple-plans-to-give-away-original-content-for-free-to-device-owners.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CBNC</em></a>. The tech giant is interested in PG-rated series that could evolve be tent pole franchises for a future digital video service, the article adds.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The $825 GOOVIS G2 Personal 3D Cinema, a virtual reality (VR) headset), will reportedly work with at least some Apple devices.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has scooped up Danish computer vision startup <a href="https://spektral.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spektral</a>, according to a paywalled report from <a href="https://borsen.dk/nyheder/avisen/artikel/11/209358/artikel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Danish newspaper Børsen</a> — as noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>MacRumors</em></a>.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Another day, another lawsuit. No, wait, it’s two. Apple is being sued over its dual-camera iPhone technology and its iTunes TV bundles.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are some cases that make an iPhone practically bulletproof, but they’re bulky. Other cases barely add any heft to the Apple smartphone, but won’t protect the device from serious damage. LifeProof’s $79.99 <a href="https://www.lifeproof.com/en-us/iphone-xs-max-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NEXT for the iPhone Xs Max</a> is a compromise between both extremes. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,097,759) for “360 degree image presentation” that involves stabilizing spherically-captured images on an iPhone.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grovemade’s leather <a href="http://pitchcontrol.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d%3e%2f%3a6%3b%26JDG%3c%3b4%3c45%2f%3c%26SDG%3c90%3a.&RE=MC&RI=2904284&Preview=False&DistributionActionID=20105&Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apple Watch band</span></a> ($79) is now compatible with the new Apple Watch 4. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WaterField Designs has announced the full-grain, distressed <a href="https://www.sfbags.com/products/vero-leather-sleeve-for-macbook-pro" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vero Leather Sleeve </a>in custom-fitted sizes for MacBook Pro 13- and 15-inch models. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether Apple’s long-rumored AirPower will ever see the light of day seems questionable. However, the tech giant has been granted a patent (number 10,097,913) for an “earbud case with charging system” that hints at an AirPod case that would work with the wireless charger.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quoting unnamed sources, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/08/2018-ipad-pro-details-face-id-display/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>9to5Mac</em> </a>says new iPad Pros will debut later this month and will have an edge-to-edge display, won’t feature a Home button, and will lack the notch found on the iPhone.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The $79.95 <a href="https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/apple-iphone-xs-max/pursuit-series-case/77-60116.html#start=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Otterbox Pursuit</a> is the company’s thinnest, toughest, most protective iPhone Xs Max case. It’s available in black, merlin, autumn lake, and black/clear.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is getting ridiculous. As noted by<em> </em><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/10/08/apples-iphone-network-provisioning-tech-target-of-patent-lawsuit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em></a>, “patent troll” Uniloc is back, this time suing Apple for allegedly violating its assigned patent detailing the configuration of a device when it initially connects to a wireless network. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Intel has revealed its upcoming collection of high-specification processors, including a 28-core Xeon processor for professional users alongside its 9th-generation Core processors boasting high core counts. <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/10/08/the-new-mac-pro-might-get-intels-new-28-core-5-ghz-xeon-processor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a> thinks that they could be heading for the modular Mac Pro, which Apple has promised would arrive in 2019.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As reported by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/08/citi-research-raises-its-price-forecast-for-apple-shares-due-to-falling-memory-chip-prices.html?&qsearchterm=Apple">CNBC</a>, Citi Research has raised its Apple stock price target from $230 to $265, predicting the smartphone maker will report earnings per share above expectations next year.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has released iOS 12.0.1. To access the update on eligible devices, go to Settings --> General --> Software Update. </p>