Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a conference call discussing Apple’s financial results for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter that ended Sept. 28, CEO said that Mac revenue was down 5% year-over-year ($6.9 billion for the quarter) because of the release cycle changes. Namely, there were no new MacBook Pros announced during the quarter as happened in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2018.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Starting later this year, customers will be able to pay for an iPhone directly from Apple Card over 24 months with no interest. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/30/apple-hires-cardiologist-david-tsay.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CNBC</a>, Apple has hired prominent cardiologist, Dr. David Tsay, for its health team. Its first cardiology hire was Alexis Beatty, who joined more than a year ago.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter that ended Sept. 28. The company posted quarterly revenue of $64 billion, an increase of 2% from the year-ago quarter, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $3.03, up 4%. International sales accounted for 60% of the quarter’s revenue.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.rapidtvnews.com/2019103057609/apple-tv-attracts-high-pre-launch-awareness.html?utm_campaign=apple-tv-attracts-high-pre-launch-awareness&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_2278#axzz63qQREw8G" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RapidTV News </a>reports that <a href="https://www.ampereanalysis.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ampere Analysis</a> finds strong awareness already for Apple TV+ offer.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple’s promised modular Mac Pro has popped up on the FCC registry site, with its <a href="https://fccid.io/BCGA1991" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">regulatory testing information publicly released</a>. Expect its release soon, along with the 32-inch Apple XDR Pro Display.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple says its new <a href="https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AirPods Pro</a> are beginning to arrive at Apple retail stores and to customers. Mine are supposed to arrive today, so expect a review very soon.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">iPhone shipments in China fell by 28%, according to new data from <a href="https://www.canalys.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canalys</a>. The research group says the iPhone 11 saved the decline from being even worse.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Well, I didn’t see that coming: Apple has announced its first bundle deal for Apple TV+. For subscribers to Apple Music on the student plan ($4.99 per month) Apple will giveaway Apple TV+ at no additional charge.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple plans to ship at least 80 million of 2020 iPhones with 5G technology, according to <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Tech-scroll-Asia/Sources-Apple-mobilizes-suppliers-to-launch-first-5G-iPhone-range" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Nikkei Asian Review. </a>The article says the next gen smartphones will also sport “leading-edge screens.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Where is the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro? I’m beginning to think we won’t see it until next year. In a new note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors </a>— analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says a new Mac portable with a scissor keyboard will launch in mid-2020.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Tomorrow is Halloween. Here are some macOS and iOS apps to help elebrate the scary day.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">iOS 12 added the ability to create “Memoji" characters that can be created and customized right within Messages by choosing from a set of inclusive and diverse characteristics to form a unique personality. And it works the same in iOS 13. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/8xw7gx/iphone-emulation-company-sued-by-apple-says-its-making-iphones-safer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Motherboard</a>, reports that virtualization software company Corellium says that despite Apple’s lawsuit against it, its software is good for Apple and iPhone users. The company even asserts that the tech giant owes it money.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has released watchOS 6.1, which runs on the Apple Watch Series 1-5. To install, launch the Watch app on your iPhone and go to General > Software Update.</p>