Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple has filed for a new patent (number 2020033891) for a “stylus-based input system for a head-mounted device.” It discloses ways that the Apple Pencil could work with the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD).</p>

<p class="">Apple has integrated 5G into all four newly announced iPhones. In the launching event, Apple demonstrated a fast speed up to 4 Gbps on the iPhone 12 Pro, even when networks are crowded.</p>

<p class="">On the <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20240-jean-macdonald-manton-reese-of-micro-blog-and-jonathan-hays-of-sunlit-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a> Manton Reece and Jean MacDonald of Micro.blog and Jonathan Hays of Sunlit join host Chuck Joiner for the second part of a two-part discussion.</p>

<p class="">Belkin has announced what it says is the smallest GaN 60W solution on the market: the US$49.99 <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2954497-1&h=2957534192&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.belkin.com%2Fus%2Fp%2FP-WCH002%2F&a=BOOST%E2%86%91CHARGE%E2%84%A2+PRO+USB-C+PD+GaN+Wall+Charger+60W" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BOOST↑CHARGE PRO USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger 60W</a>.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://preventthedrop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grip2ü </a>has announced new iPhone 12 cases and a pocket-sized UV-C sanitizer designed to ward off germs.</p>

<p class="">EZVIZ has launched the C4W Full HD Wi-Fi Outdoor Turret wall-mounted camera in the U.S. It boasts full HD 1080p resolution video.</p>

<p class="">Wemo is now shipping the HomeKit-compatible WiFi Outdoor Smart Plug that provides control over lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices and appliances with no subscription or hub required.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been lobbying the U.S. government on tax breaks to support domestic chip production, “suggesting the iPhone maker is keen to move more of its supply chain to the U.S.,” reports <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-21/apple-lobbies-for-lower-taxes-to-boost-u-s-chip-production" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a>.</p>

<p class="">In a <a href="https://news.airbnb.com/designing-the-future-of-airbnb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog post</a> from Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky says Jony Ive, the former chief design officer at Apple, and his partners at LoveFrom will work together through a multi-year relationship to design the next generation of Airbnb products and services.</p>

<p class="">Apple has landed the rights to “The Velvet Underground,” a new feature documentary from Academy Award-nominated director Todd Haynes (“Carol,” “Far From Heaven,” “I’m Not There”) and Polygram Entertainment, produced by Motto Pictures and Killer Films in association with Federal Films.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released the fourth public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. The public betas are available on <a href="https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple's Beta Software Program website</a>. Just remember that beta software, so proceed with care.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.hartehanks.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harte Hanks</a> — a “global, behavior-driven customer experience company” — has unveiled its inaugural Most Motivating Brands Index, a list of brands ranked according to their ability to influence consumer behavior.</p>

<p class="">As of 9:30 a.m. China time on Tuesday, 152,737 iPhone 12 units had been pre-ordered, data from Chinese e-commerce site and authorized Apple reseller Fenqile says — as noted by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/20/apple-chinese-users-are-mainly-snapping-up-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-pro.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CNBC</a>. Fenqile retails mobile phones, computers, digital cameras, tablet computers, electronic watches, etc..</p>

<p class="">The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air will be available Friday, October 23. Apple says customers can get the products directly from Apple through tailored purchase experiences offered online, by phone, or in store.</p>

<p class="">Data presented by <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUW-2F2G2eXMx-2BIgnvdBDo9LG0cuUram10vJlX75YdsfESqkBH9nj1BdjqKZCPqGGYHdXAVQ-2BtAykwXUmhvdM4er9fpPyxeBowIpeLGb4ZZTDWULwjvIY-2FYFPgMz6mN0yn0ew-3D-3DakTd_xZzzR7eUdv-2BX6QkrpVLiiGy7ypJ6sj-2BpG-2F9bEkPx-2BLw-2Fta5JivvYG-2BIm7tC0QTGfz3ip2cOeqepMuS-2FmnnjZpVVyKQ5UBx6YCFqOmr-2B0VQpaZLCYTR0BR86G0cKdzYrTxpZkVXR1fM7mgDgPvYUGbSY-2BmLpPEnANplUF-2FMaRo5Kqa60oJSleP7STIA1Tk8E1dk5YGoO7RgOYL4zFdA5LsJfSoaGROzZGWmqL6EA0jxLxUW7JOLnD-2F-2FPrdH371YMVHY33wiJioc-2BkYUBc9qgelGgz-2FV-2BZldQiwWA7yTndAvh7IUnl12rjxJhMBTUgBu4EYxojQS28hApIV2K-2FwzoHjCTMpwvEy0QZsD25fGVWTlk-3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stock Apps indicates</a> that Tinder was the highest-grossing iPhone app in September with a revenue of US$33.86 million. The data overviewed the global revenue of the top 10 apps.</p>