Dennis Sellers

<p class="">CLCKR has launched a range of mobile phone stand and grip cases for the new iPhone 12 line.</p>

<p class="">Apple has posted the third 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="">Belkin and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) have announced four new products across its mobile power, screen protection and accessories categories engineered and designed for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://www.sony.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sony Electronics</a> says customers can now access the Apple TV app on select Sony smart TVs to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, new and popular movies, and personalized and curated recommendations. The Apple TV app will begin rolling out today in the U.S. on Sony's X900H series via a software update.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://email.maxborgesagency.com/c/eJwdjc2OwyAQg58mOaIZGAIcOES7m_fgZ9JUoiEKkbJ9-6LKPvjw2c7eScC0jk8voSdAJRVpIoEC1fwDRkpcYPld5r-B4BX-Yz0f3MKD9_QWqb7GzTtO2kq1BuvWoHtZkg7KambqQhyL367raIOaB7l03_ctWqotbfydOH3mfX820bgUPlt_CsdR-K5nyeKqObzHywft0EzR6slYoGicphynCQKsGSVSR1IGBjDGJMigo7JMEZ0jQqPQBv4AanBF9w" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SCOSCHE</a> Industries has previewed a new range of accessories that allow you to use the just-announced Apple MagSafe Wireless Charger as an in-vehicle hands-free phone mount.</p>

<p class="">Customers can now order Gadget Guard screen protectors for the iPhone 12 models. For a limited time, those who buy the Black Ice screen protectors will get 50% off all other accessories.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://www.wallethub.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WalletHub</a>, a personal finance website, has examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Americans’ cell phone purchase plans and found that about 36% of Americans plan to reduce the cost of their cell phone bills.</p>

<p class="">Justice Clarence Thomas told the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday it's time to rein in the so-called “Big Tech liability shield,” arguing that lower courts have been "construing the law broadly" and allowing some of the world's largest internet companies to escape responsibility for harmful third-party-generated content, reports <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1319064/justice-thomas-fires-shots-at-big-tech-immunity-shield?nl_pk=ade0cf2b-ea3f-464b-bc93-d8e19277ac63&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Law360 </a>(a subscription is required to read the entire article).</p>

<p class="">With the introduction of the iPhone 12 line-up, Apple is removing the power adapter and EarPods, both of which were formally included. For some folks, that bites, but the tech giant has at least reduced the price of the accessories.</p>

<p class="">In iPadOS 14 and iOS 14, you can pin conversations to the top of your messages list in Apple’s Messages app, keep up with lively group threads through mentions and inline replies, and further customize conversations by setting a group photo using an image or emoji.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,802,585) for “electronic devices with display operation based on eye activity.” It relates to the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD).</p>

<p class="">A <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20234-jeff-carlson-updates-takes-control-of-apple-watch-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a> sees the second part of Bryan Chaffin, Kelly Guimont, and John Martellaro a discussion between host Chuck Joiner and Jeff Carlson about the new edition of <em>Take Control of Apple Watch</em>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released iOS 14.1 and iPad OS 14.1. I have no info on what the updates entail, but I suspect the former involves tweaks for the newly introduced iPhone 12 line-up.</p>

<p class="">Assorted iPhone 12 accessories and peripherals are already rolling out. Here’s a round-up of what we’ve seen so far:</p><p class=""><br></p>

<p class="">As expected, Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology. They boast edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a brighter, more immersive viewing experience, and a new Ceramic Shield front cover, providing what Apple says is “the biggest jump in durability ever” on an iPhone.</p>