Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200394834) for “simulated overhead perspective images with removal of obstructions” that shows at enhanced features for its Maps app on iPhones, iPad, Apple Watches, and Macs.</p>

<p class="">ENACFIRE has launched the ENACFIRE Soundtank portable wireless Bluetooth speaker with up to 24 hours non-stop playtime. It’s available for US$49.99 from <a href="http://tracking.nononsensepr.co.uk/tracking/click?d=F636_rPeOayXlNWpdH0mZQdi9L4TWlVtLvb5HDLY7e67ThUN4y9RdbQKYc149LT2Wkt2lvE83kTrXCWhIrzTMNAw2MltUpsu6bOhEJO2zf0o1uy_XtPuArutGneq20zREuOoCklnhwCo-H7NdZ3ll7dnF1SthUljEasc7g0cP3Z64YGo1zDCoRhZgkavuQQny9GJMkUjpJtd79UYDvYfV1Gk0IzlQmAnmjiuDM9deW97KvHtCQB_C6M6FU-_hDvrAKqyJTpXdSpUQ_WHD-VJJnVs5gUcUPeU2oGhTwMkVEwIVCnwQ9ts0Sgo4pmxAMP-LHl9PYkexhUf98-V9USxjVV7n4uws8LeksYWQUwCOFbRSivhESh5KsMf8VehTzsqh2xPN925DwVYyUtTkv0_6GCo5j-jwN8Gdd0GdZWFwpfRrDYWHBpLpBIB7Fv-Cb_h5aEZd7k4lKa2pOCYUtavbOD2Hi2B9fiKuMOXVNJeYYnxnv--0ssbJWKn1ke4e9wmYA2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon.co.uk</a> and <a href="http://tracking.nononsensepr.co.uk/tracking/click?d=SPxzY-PdNHdi_KSDiUVdNhpfV3UOrwuTlqWkctS6J2ihm6iXUqI89ElbRD3AIVmoqxG7L8cJeIYfCjQ2AoWz56ZYZ88ISzD5fSAN_U--rWaTeTEg0gn1gfbRF2sKSBFtMpse6BBtIYKItrdYGGCOTwUOIxvDFXygGxrloApDEx0FotV8BUeiW8K6sNc6-Lu-Q0k7OujE6LsHVcmxAKzs6iCdwC_y4a7LnJMQBLcoTkiBiPZUNjZhpdv6ZRfN7im9zuc_dwQpm9EgIsc3HTmWZBx-GpHaBm96Esgpl5hcjIzc0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon.com.</a></p>

<p class="">The new edition of <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20280-macvoices-live-airpods-max-google-chrome-issues-apple-hardware-subscriptions-2/"><span style="text-decoration:underline">MacVoices Live!</span></a>'s discussion shifts to an examination of the possibility of Apple hardware subscriptions.</p>

<p class="">As of macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, the tech giant is no longer providing standalone updates for the operating system as it has … well … since as long as I can remember.</p>

<p class="">Samuel L. Jackson is set to star in the limited series “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” for Apple TV+, according to <a href="https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/samuel-l-jackson-apple-series-the-last-days-of-ptolemy-grey-1234865230/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released the first public beta versions of macOS Big Sur 11.2, iOS 14.4, and iPadOS 14.4. They’re available on <a href="https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple's Beta Software Program website</a>. Just remember that beta software, so proceed with care.</p>

<p class="">Apple’s rumored “Gobi" technology has won a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrivenxdesign.com%2FNYC20%2Fwinners_list.asp&esheet=52350612&newsitemid=20201217005916&lan=en-US&anchor=New+York+Design+Awards+from+DrivenXDesign&index=2&md5=84a3026fceceaf927ccb3f4f3190b615" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Design Award from DrivenXDesign</a>, an organization of nearly 100,000 designers that recognizes the world’s most extraordinary designs and "the role of design in enriching the human experience.”</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200396324) that hints that an iPhone will need to be tethered to “Apple Glasses” for the augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD) to work, at least in some situations.</p>

<p class="">Apple — which is Cork, Ireland’s main private employers with 6,000 employees — is in the hunt for “a significant new office presence in the city’s docklands, one capable of holding up to 1,000 staff,” according to the <a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/commercial/arid-40191798.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Irish Examiner</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jVuOheTNGQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a trailer</a> for the upcoming Apple TV+ series, “Palmer.” The film will debut on the streaming service on January 29.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://www.bossaudio.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BOSS Audio Systems</a> has launched the BOSS Audio wireless in-dash multimedia player, which the company says is the industry’s first completely wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aftermarket multimedia unit by a U.S. brand.</p>

<p class="">Apple and Broadcom have asked the Federal Circuit to reverse the California Institute of Technology's $1.1 billion jury trial win over data transmission patents, saying the "case was filled with error at every turn, according to <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1338258/apple-broadcom-urge-fed-circ-to-nix-caltech-s-1-1b-ip-win-?nl_pk=ade0cf2b-ea3f-464b-bc93-d8e19277ac63&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Law360</a> (a subscription is required to read the entire article).</p>

<p class="">Eve 5 — the app for controlling HomeKit compatible accessories from <a href="https://www.evehome.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eve Systems</a> — is now available in the Apple App Store and Mac App Store. Among other things, it builds on the capabilities of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14.</p>

<p class="">Future HomePods (and perhaps HomePod minis, though this is less likely) will offer more visual feedback features, as hinted at in a new patent filing (number 20200393121) by Apple.</p>

<p class="">Oscar-winner Jared Leto is in early discussions to star in the Apple TV+ series “WeCrashed<em>,” </em>an adaptation of the popular podcast, reports <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/12/jared-leto-apple-series-wecrashed-1234620606/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deadline</a>. The article says the deal is far from being finalized and may not go forward but that discussions are ongoing.</p>