Dennis Sellers

<p class=""><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-monsters-expedition/id1449606823" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Monster's Expedition</a> is this week's addition to <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-arcade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Arcade</a>, Apple’s US$4.99/month or $49.99/year game streaming service that has over 120 games,. It's available for the the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.</p>

<p class="">Satechi has debuted the <a href="http://email.maxborgesagency.com/c/eJwNjktuhDAQBU8z7LC68X_BAkXhHv60BxQPJrZHZG4fpLeokmrx4mwnwJCGfZ5gArBgUQIiMGSrhG8t-NeCywqCrw8BL_fnS31Sc086woeF8hq22QqjkALIJNBzI6OwISXNQSthpKMhz1vvZ3vw5TGt95rrFLadHdRvO2uJ79Dbjb9v12sZr71SptbGs1xUR--On6HOkY5jb6xRzlTb_cadZ6ar1BxZL9F9hj47aVErb6TSBoTXVorolQIHKeKE4k48D4YH9AmQpJc-cAoqWpO045zb9A80CVQx"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Quatro Wireless Power Bank</span></a>. Combining wireless and portable charging, the power bank can charge an iPhone, AirPods Pro Charging Case and Apple Watch on-the-go.</p>

<p class="">Apple's 5-nanometer-based A14X processor will enter mass production in the fourth quarter of this year, according to <a href="https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20200909PD201.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DigiTimes</a>. It’s expected to be used in the first “Apple Silicon” Mac and the next iPad Pro.</p>

<p class="">Apple and the University of New Mexico jointly moved Tuesday to dismiss a Federal Circuit appeal over whether Apple was properly sued in the Western District of Texas and told the district court that they have resolved the patent infringement dispute, reports <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1308276/apple-settles-nm-patent-suit-after-fed-circ-declines-move?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="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,771,876) for “headphones with acoustically split cushions” that hint at features of the rumored “AirPods Studio.” The over-the-ear headphones are expected to be released before the holidays and be targeted to audiophiles.</p>

<p class="">When it comes to phone usage and students in the same context, people often think of time-wasting activities such as social platforms, games, and binge-watching. But actually, students are doing so much more on their phones that sometimes can be crucial for their success at schoo</p>

<p class="">Apple has <a href="https://twitter.com/AppleTV/status/1303317169053282304" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">released a trailer</a> for <em>Wolfwalker</em>, an upcoming family-friendly animated film on its Apple TV+ streaming service.</p>

<p class="">Apple and Oprah Winfrey have expanded their partnership into podcasting with the tech giant releasing the first episode of <em>Oprah’s Book Club</em>, according to <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/apple-launches-oprahs-book-club-podcast-exclusive">The Hollywood Reporter</a>.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2909090-1&h=3782494041&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vizio.com%2Fen%2Fhome&a=VIZIO%2C+Inc." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VIZIO</a> has announced that customers in the U.S. and Canada can now access the Apple TV app on SmartCast TVs to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, movies, and personalized and curated recommendations.</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed counterclaims and responses in its legal battle with Fortnite creator Epic Games and is now seeking damages for Epic Games’ breach of contract, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/08/apple-seeks-damages-from-epic-for-breach-of-contract.html?__source=sharebar%7Ctwitter&par=sharebar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CNBC</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has Apple released a new public beta (the third) of macOS Big Sur, the upcoming revamp of the desktop/laptop operating system.</p>

<p class="">Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">has announced</a> a special event dubbed “Time Flies” for Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 10 am. (Pacific). Apparently, it will be live-streamed only (no press has been invited to a physical event) as was June’s 2020 Worldwide Developer Conference.</p>

<p class="">Google is pushing back against a California federal judge's query into whether Epic Games' lawsuits against Google and Apple over their respective in-device app distribution systems should be combined with several proposed class actions against the tech giants, reports <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1307597/google-wants-play-store-apple-app-store-suits-kept-apart?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="">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,769,525) for ‘decision making for autonomous vehicle motion control.”</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,771,742) for “devices with enhanced audio” that hints at better speakers in future Macs and perhaps a new line of displays that are more affordable than the US$5,000 Apple Pro Display XDR. If realized, the technology would not only enhance music and movie playback, but improve FaceTime calls.</p>