Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 20200218204) for “electronic devices with display burn-in mitigation.” It applies mainly to the Apple Watch, but could also relate to the company’s other products.</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200221443) for “coordinated control of media playback” with the goal of allowing users of its devices to form an “ad hoc” group with each member being able to control the playback.</p>

<p class="">On the <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20168-kyle-foster-of-synology-on-their-newest-products-and-nas-features-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a>, Kyle Foster, marketing specialist for Synology, again joins host Chuck Joiner to talk about the company’s news products and tech features. He tells what you can do with Synology devices besides just using them for storage.</p>

<p class="">Apple is transitioning the entire Mac line to “Apple Silicon” over the next two years, but the company says it will still support Intel’s Thunderbolt USB-C connectivity on the new computers.</p>

<p class="">According to <a href="http://www.trendforce.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TrendForce</a>, Apple is expected to not only release a 12.9-inch, mini-LED backlight-equipped iPad Pro, but also 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with the same tech. The research group expects them to roll out in the first quarter of 2021.</p>

<p class="">OWC is shipping its <a href="https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/thunderbay-flex-8/thunderbolt-3">ThunderBay Flex 8</a> media workflow solution, revealed at CES 2020. The Thunderbolt 3 storage solutions is designed for media professionals with the goal of helping them handle their storage, connectivity, and PCIe expansion needs.</p>

<p class="">Apple is expanding its Independent Repair Provider Program with additional options for customers to access repair services. The program enables businesses of all sizes to offer repairs on iPhone using genuine Apple parts.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted another patent (at least its sixth regarding using the Apple Watch to track blood pressure. The latest (number 10,702,171) is dubbed “systems, devices, and method for measuring blood pressure of a user.”</p>

<p class="">On the <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20167-kyle-foster-of-synology-on-their-newest-products-and-nas-features-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices,</a> Kyle Foster, marketing specialist for Synology, joins host Chuck Joiner to introduce the company’s new, upgraded NAS models for both home and business.</p>

<p class="">Yesterday actor/director/producer/screenwriter Tom Hanks <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/7/6/tom-hanks-says-he-follows-the-instructions-of-his-whipmasters-at-apple-when-promoting-greyhound" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sounded as if he</a> wasn’t too happy that his new film, “Greyhound,” ended up on Apple TV+. Today it seems he’s changed his mind.</p>

<p class="">Logitech has announced the <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitech.com%2Fmxmaster3-for-mac%3Futm_campaign%3Dmx3maclaunch_opx_non_comm%26utm_medium%3Dpr%26utm_source%3Dpressrelease&esheet=52245606&newsitemid=20200707005063&lan=en-US&anchor=Logitech+MX+Master+3+for+Mac&index=1&md5=57e177204efbdbbed46051ba8da6c0a3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac</a> and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitech.com%2Fmxkeys-for-mac%3Futm_campaign%3Dmxkeysmaclaunch_opx_non_comm%26utm_medium%3Dpr%26utm_source%3Dpressrelease&esheet=52245606&newsitemid=20200707005063&lan=en-US&anchor=Logitech+MX+Keys+for+Mac&index=2&md5=f6c0179a47ce9ad21150f17c6d58f1a6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Logitech MX Keys for Mac</a>, updates to the Master Series now optimized for Mac and Apple advanced users. The company also announced <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitech.com%2Fk380mac%3Futm_campaign%3Dk380maclaunch_opx_non_comm%26utm_medium%3Dpr%26utm_source%3Dpressrelease&esheet=52245606&newsitemid=20200707005063&lan=en-US&anchor=Logitech+K380+for+Mac+Multi-Device+Bluetooth+Keyboard&index=3&md5=60f51cf9c17a9912cc4d65918bdba9e1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Logitech K380 for Mac Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard</a> with a layout specific for macOS, iOS and iPadOS.</p>

<p class="">With Apple moving the entire Mac line-up to “Apple Silicon” — the collective name for system-on-chip (SoC) and system-in-package (SiP) processors designed by Apple using ARM architecture — we should be seeing some radically different new Macs. One could be a touchscreen iMac</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,706,718) that hints at a revamped remote control for the Apple TV set-top box.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted yet another patent (number 10,705,634) regarding foldable iPhones (and perhaps iPads). This one is dubbed “foldable electronic device with exposed display region.”</p>

<p class="">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors </a>— Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the tech giant will debut new entry-level ‌AirPods‌ with a form factor design similar to ‌the AirPods Pro‌ in the first half of 2021. He says they’ll incorporate SiP tech to integrate the earbuds' audio features into the smaller casing.</p>