Dennis Sellers

<p class="">On Oct. 23, <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/10/23/do-the-iphone-12-models-need-screen-protectors" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I pondered </a>whether I’d need to buy an applicable screen protector for an iPhone 12 model. The answer seems to be “probably.”</p>

<p class="">I’d buy a couple of HomePod minis IF I could use them to set up “true” stereo sharing with my Mac. But I can’t, at least completely.</p>

<p class="">Apple is working on two new models of its popular AirPods: third-generation entry-level AirPods and the second version of the AirPods Pro earbuds, according to a <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-26/apple-developing-smaller-airpods-pro-revamped-entry-level-model" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a> report, that quotes unnamed “people familiar with the plans.”</p>

<p class="">Apple Watch introduces sleep tracking by, per Apple, taking a holistic approach to sleep by providing tools to help users get the desired amount of sleep, get to bed on time, and create a pre-bedtime routine to meet their sleep goals.</p>

<p class="">Strapsco has released a <a href="https://strapsco.com/product-category/bands-for-apple-watch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new line of bands</a> for the Apple Watch.They include leather bands, metal bands, and rubber bands.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2959202-1&h=2526565798&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coastalhealth.us%2F&a=Coastal+Health+USA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coastal Health USA</a> has announced a line of antimicrobial film for the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max The antimicrobial technology in the film passively works in real-time to reduce microbial bacteria Pricing starts at US$19.99. The antimicrobial film is part of the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2959202-1&h=4013676011&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coastalhealth.us%2Fsolutions.php&a=SurfaceHealth" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SurfaceHealth</a><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2959202-1&h=4201464378&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coastalhealth.us%2Fsolutions.php&a=%E2%84%A2"> </a>family of solutions.</p>

<p class="">On a regular basis, <em>Apple World Today </em>posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks.</p>

<p class="">With Picture-in-Picture support in iOS 14, iPhone users can now watch a video or take a FaceTime call while using another app.</p>

<p class="">One month after launching, the <a href="https://appfairness.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coalition for App Fairness (CAF),</a> a newly formed advocacy group pushing for increased regulation over app stores, has more than doubled in size with today’s announcement of 20 new partners, reports <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/21/coalition-for-app-fairness-a-group-fighting-for-app-store-reforms-adds-20-new-partners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TechCrunch</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music have now removed racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic content from their services, following a BBC investigation.</p>

<p class="">Another day, another lawsuit. As noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/10/23/woman-sues-apple-for-hosting-gambling-apps-after-spending-thousands-on-in-game-currency" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a>, Apple is being sued for “promoting, enabling, and profiting” from gambling games on the App Store.</p>

<p class="">Apple has announced the cast for <em>Pachinko</em>, its “epic international drama series” from studio Media Res, reports <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/10/pachinko-apple-drama-series-sets-cast-production-start-date-1234602192/"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Deadline</span></a>. You can read the article for all the announced actors.</p>

<p class="">iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro with 5G went on sale today. Also making its debut was the all-new iPad Air, featuring the advanced A14 Bionic chip.</p>

<p class="">ZAGG has announced two wireless keyboards and a stylus for Apple’s iPad.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.olb.com&esheet=52311773&newsitemid=20201022005280&lan=en-US&anchor=The+OLB+Group%2C+Inc.&index=1&md5=247b45cfc12810f64fb3925e3217741e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The OLB Group, Inc.</a> — a provider of cloud-based omnicommerce and payment acceptance solutions for small- and mid-size merchants — has upgraded its SecurePay payment gateway system to support Apple Pay and Google Pay across all merchant platforms.</p>