Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.lg.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LG Electronics USA</a> has announced that the first of its 2019 LG OLED TVs with AI ThinQ, will debut in April with the arrival of the 65-inch E9 (pictured) and C9 models at LG-authorized dealers nationwide. They cost $4,299 and $6,999, respectively.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Batfree Power Strap has launched on <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/798072516/983654797?ref=638772&token=76581d7f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kickstarter</a>. It’s described as a “power strap” for the Apple Watch that provides up to 27 hours of extended battery life and wireless charging.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to a rumor at the Japanese language website, <em>Macotakara</em>, as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/03/15/2019-iphone-again-predicted-to-have-square-camera-bump-triple-lens-configuration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em></a>, the 2019 iPhones will pack a triple-camera configuration with the lens in close proximity in a square camera bump.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">A California federal judge said Apple didn't breach an agreement not to snitch on Qualcomm when it cooperated with investigations into the chipmaker’s licensing practices, declining to release Qualcomm from making payments under the agreement in an order unsealed Thursday, reports <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1139356/apple-didn-t-break-qualcomm-no-snitch-deal-judge-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"><em>Law360</em></a>.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple is targeting “prestigious awards” for its upcoming slate of original movies and TV shows, “demonstrating grand Hollywood ambitions for a video streaming service that will compete with Netflix Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and established studios,” according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-15/apple-is-said-to-pursue-prestigious-awards-for-new-video-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Bloomberg</em></a>, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the plans.”</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">On March 13, <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2019/3/13/spotify-accuses-apple-of-anti-competitive-practices)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify filed an anti-competition complaint </a>about Apple with the European Commission, claiming the Cupertino, California-based company limited innovation and constraining user choice by refusing to allow Spotify and other firms access to technology and information via the App Store. Now Apple has released a statement addressing Spotify’s claims:</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple wants to beef up its ski tracking features on the Apple Watch. The company has filed for a patent (number 20190076063) for “systems and methods of ski activity detection.”</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. Hopefully, you’ll wear something green and check out some macOS and iOS apps to celebrate.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has formally committed to <em>Pachinko</em>, an eight-episode drama based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Min Fine Lee, according to <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/pachinko-picked-up-series-at-apple-1194524" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Hollywood Reporter</em></a>. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple’s suppliers are"gearing up for mass production" of updated <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a> and AirPods models, according to <em>DigiTimes</em>. </p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.connectedtravel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline">ConnectedTravel</span></a>, a connected vehicle platform and application services company, has launched its mobile infotainment, commerce, and rewards platform and the debut of what it says is the automotive industry’s first consumer application system to “gamify" the driving and riding experience. It expands upon Apple’s CarPlay.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The RTL Group, a digital media group with interests in 61 television and 30 radio stations in 10 countries, has touted its “remarkable” relationship with HBO and revealed that it is in talks to supply content to Apple, reports <a href="https://deadline.com/2019/03/fremantle-hbo-apple-1202575544/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Deadline</em></a>.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple will stop selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in India and move out of small stores and outlets where sales don’t exceed 35 units per month, according to <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/apple-will-hang-up-on-older-models-small-stores-to-retain-premium-edge/articleshow/68401576.cms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Economic Times</em></a>, quoting three unnamed senior industry execs.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/03/14/apples-services-business-seen-adding-6-to-earnings-per-share-by-2021)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em></a>— Cowen analysts predict that Apple’s Services revenue will double by 2021, adding $6 to earnings per share.</p>

<p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple wants to make it easy for you to take augmented reality self-portraits with an iPhone. The company has filed for two patents regarding such a process.</p>