Dennis Sellers

<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>

<p class="">As expected, Apple today unveiled the HomePod mini, the newest addition to the HomePod family of wireless speakers. And the price is US$99, about half the price some pundits predicted. You can order pre-order it on Friday, Nov. 6, and it will ship on Nov. 13.</p>

<p class="">PITAKA has announced the US$69.99 <a href="https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magez-case-for-ipad-pro" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MagEZ Case for iPad Pro</a>, the newest edition to the MagEZ's magnetic ecosystem' Series of products.</p>

<p class="">Apple is set to announce its new line-up of iPhones today. This will mark a significant moment in the rollout of 5G and will be an opportunity for Apple to have a large upgrade cycle, according to <a href="http://www.counterpointresearch.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Counterpoint Research</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,800,141) for an “electronic device having a glass component with crack hindering internal stress regions.</p>

<p class="">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,800,416) for a “vehicle control system.”</p>

<p class="">According to <a href="https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20201013PD203.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DigiTimes</a>, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple's iPad shipments are likely to experience a 20%-plus year-over-year growth in 2020. COVID-19 also seems to have <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/10/12/global-apple-mac-sales-grow-389-year-over-year-or-maybe-73" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spurred Mac sales</a> worldwide.</p>

<p class="">Mac sales were up considerably in the third quarter of 2020, according to two research groups.</p>

<p class="">watchOS 7 offers new ways to discover and share combinations to completely configure the watch face on your Apple Watch to your needs. Customizable and personalized faces, inclusive of complications, can be shared through Messages or Mail, and discovered through the App Store or even from links through websites and social media channels.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,795,750) for “auto bug capture” that involves a “novel architecture for debugging devices. “</p>