Dennis Sellers

<p class="">In iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Maps offers new cycling directions IF your city is supported. Right now that includes the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York City, and several cities in China. Apple says that number is expanding.</p>

<p class="">mophie, a ZAGG Brands company, has announced the US$79.99 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0rolmbPXmcGnpzAKBfHk-Xe-vAkisGrzw4-pORalBCQZ63OpWrHQd-rbP1TXJTnAzwNktYiKgH6GcJR_xx8X5oXIE2629w9lgrUF7qfz5uE="><span style="text-decoration:underline">juice pack</span></a><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=n6ZKudWleokndhcANnB373E_5ZnFeY84f7bKrW7cvpCnVVXWCC51R5Q9W0mwIpy-cbaM6KwCFwsrWBUzglbJvw=="><span style="text-decoration:underline"> </span></a><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yXGAcdlfFgw0cLkfb-0LDvuw3tYJixd9Qk7jj3IwBu3Ams8OgZ--3odBaDLiZEg0FB7MSb0VXWI4uP89PC3xjxy-1FIFoW_mz5jzle15mpc="><span style="text-decoration:underline">connect</span></a> modular system that allows users to charge their phone on demand using the detachable battery feature.</p>

<p class="">On the <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20244-iphone-12-and-homepod-mini-analysis-with-adam-engst-and-apple-cider-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a> host Chuck Joiner makes another Apple User Group virtual visit with Adam Engst of TidBITS, this time to Apple CIDER in New York.</p>

<p class="">Apple and Jon Stewart (former host of the Daily Show) are teaming up to launch a current affairs series on Apple TV+, according to <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jon-stewart-returns-with-current-affairs-series-for-apple-exclusive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hollywood Reporter.</a></p>

<p class="">Earlier this year Apple acquired Vilynx (pronounced “VEE-links"), a startup specializing in advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology that may help the tech giant improve its own artificial intelligence (AI) across a number of apps and services, reports <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-27/apple-buys-self-learning-ai-video-startup-to-improve-apps" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,817,126) for a “3D document editing system.” It would work with a keyboard and the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD).</p>

<p class="">The first iMac powered by Apple Silicon will arrive in the first half of 2021 and will feature a "A14T" chip, according to Chinese-language newspaper <a href="https://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20201026000140-260202?chdtv">The China Times</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,819,962) for a “method of and system for projecting digital information on a real object in a real environment.” It involves a head-mounted projector hat looks pretty awkward to me.</p>

<p class="">On October 19, it was announced that Apple TV+ has teamed up with WildBrain, along with Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions, to become the home for all things “Peanuts,” bringing together new original series and specials, along with beloved specials to fans around the world, all in one place. However, some folks aren’t happy about the content being exclusive to Apple.</p>

<p class="">The relationship between Apple and its long-time manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is eroding, according to <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/inside-apples-eroding-partnership-with-foxconn?utm_source=ti_app" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Informatio</a>n.</p>

<p class="">The live TV business just got more crowded. T -Mobile has unveiled the company’s latest Un-carrier move: three distinct streaming services — TVision LIVE, VIBE and CHANNELS — and the TVision HUB, a new streaming device, available nationwide on November 1.</p>

<p class="">Apple has ordered <em>Platonic</em>, a new comedy series starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, for its Apple TV+ streaming service.</p>

<p class="">Apple <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ul8i5to3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">says</a> that App Store prices will rise in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa. The tech giant says the increases also reflect tax changes.</p>

<p class="">Despite a Nov. 2 district court trial date, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has agreed to review a Seven Networks network security patent challenged by Apple, in part because the parallel case was paused for 30 days in light of a potential settlement, reports <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1322375/apple-gets-ptab-to-eye-network-security-ip-just-before-trial-?nl_pk=ade0cf2b-ea3f-464b-bc93-d8e19277ac63&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology&read_more=1&attachments=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Law360</a> (a subscription is required to read the entire article).</p>

<p class="">On the <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20243-iphone-12-and-homepod-mini-analysis-with-adam-engst-and-apple-cider-1/"><span style="text-decoration:underline">new episode of MacVoices</span></a> host Chuck Joiner makes another Apple User Group virtual visit with Adam Engst of TidBITS, this time to Apple CIDER in New York.</p>