Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Is there such a thing as a "power user" note-taker? Sure there is, and he/she is the user for whom Tropical Software developed TopXNotes, a note pad utility for the Mac. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.hylamobile.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HYLA Mobile</a>, a provider of software technology and services for mobile device returns management and reuse solutions, has announced findings from its third quarter 2019 trade-in trends report. The report reveals that over $637 million was returned to U.S. consumers in the quarter via trade-in programs—an increase of nearly 40% from the previous quarter.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.macsurfer.com/redir.php?u=1146635">DigiTimes</a> Research says Apple’s rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro is expected to begin volume shipments in the fourth quarter. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Here’s yet another patent filing (number 20190331919) involving the “Apple Glasses,” Apple’s rumored augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD). It’s dubbed “head-mounted device with active optical foveation.” A foveated display is a display that moves along with the eye.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple seems to be considering another wearable device planned in addition to the Apple Watch. The company has filed for another patent — one of at least five — for an “expandable ring device.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The gang at iFixIt, who tear down tech gadgets so we don’t have to, have disassembled Apple’s new AirPods Pro.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has released HomePod OS 13.2.1 for the HomePod. This follows the 13.2 release on Oct. 28, which “bricked” some of the smart speakers. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Urban Armor Gear has rolled out a new series of phone cases “for those who choose to live beyond the known and venture into the unknown.” The $49.95 <a href="https://urbanarmorgear.com/products/civilian-series-iphone-11-pro-max-case" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Civilian Series </a>— available in black, olive drab, and slate — are compatible with the 2019 iPhone line-up.</p>

<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>