Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,684,656) for “intelligent vents for electronic devices” that would make the iPhone and Apple Watch even more waterproof.</p>

<p class="">Another day, another lawsuit. Or two. Apple faces another European antitrust complaint, this time over its 30% cut on ebooks in the iBookStore, according to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/9c847838-ca25-43cf-a962-0d3588d8d34d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Financial Times</a> (a subscription is required to read the article).</p>

<p class="">New York Attorney General Letitia James has called on Apple and Google to impose stricter rules on contact tracing apps, according to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ny-attorney-general-apple-google-contact-tracing-app-rules-2020-6?r=US&IR=T" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business Insider</a>.</p>

<p class="">When the Apple 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 22 in a new virtual format, a global community of 23 million developers will have the opportunity to join from around the world for free through the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.evehome.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eve</a> is launching Eve 4.3 today. The upgrade of the app that works with all HomeKit-enabled apps from Eve brings quicker access to all of HomeKit’s features, improved customization options, and improvements for the newest members of the Eve family, Eve Cam and Eve Window Guard.</p>

<p class="">Apple says the App Store ecosystem supported US$519 billion in billings and sales globally in 2019 alone.</p>

<p class="">Apple leaker Jon Prosser <a href="https://twitter.com/jon_prosser?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1272509204260151298&ref_url=https://www.macrumors.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tweets </a>that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone (at least a prototype) that has two separate display panels on a hinge.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://www.theharrispoll.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Harris Poll </a>has released The Harris Poll Essential 100, a ranking of corporate response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans say 100 leading companies played a truly essential role during the crisis.</p>

<p class="">Apple has launched its annual <a href="https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/back-to-school" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Back to School" promotion</a> in the U.S. and Canada.</p>

<p class="">Apple has <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">launched a program</a> by which you can now pay for new Apple products over time, interest-free with the Apple Card. Just select Apple Card Monthly Installments when you check out. The offer is only available for U.S. customers for now.</p>

<p class="">Apple has introduced a pair of upgrades to the 16-inch MacBookPro and the Mac Pro, reports <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/15/apple-adds-new-macbook-pro-graphics-option-and-mac-pro-ssd-upgrade-kit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TechCrunch</a>.</p>

<p class="">Mophie’s US$99.99 powerstation wireless X — available now at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=S-ixb87oFfyj2hMvD_0NSH82HUaPvESxIQdV3VLdWcVvX4qUAaqJzC08gh5gzUTii11NzEtfw6g-7wVvpTWwkHDTfLIam9Tsnx0pCpr2nbYuxbQDs3uA6c1cCDQUDmQ2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mophie.com</a>, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=qFtnbMbWCT9erTzex1ttBXv_dXeiWl8glz8CdWyFjc_yOL-q9r4D6ZVUvV1GweKMfzTf3Mhn0vQm17gb8B1oNKGVcALnFaW3wIBcc39SUpzUd23ZsFma-hLaQGBiShN4qGpSHZxY5ttOCTPHqrZF2DSFBLA-umZ2uwOpFraI50w-AO5Z7AieziEipR1OER7y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apple.com</a>, and, soon, in Apple retail stores — will be a must-have accessory for many iPhone users who travel a lot.</p>

<p class="">In a new Apple Pay promotion, Apple wants you to “make Dad’s day with Apple Pay.” (Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20).</p>

<p class="">If you work remotely (like everyone at the moment) you’re no doubt using various apps to help you communicate and collaborate. There are certainly plenty to choose from. The number of apps is growing at a rapid rate to help ensure it’s “business as usual” for companies around the world.</p>

<p class="">Apple today shared a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyjNEqpo4nc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first look video </a>of "Little Voice," a romantic tale from the award-winning team of J.J. Abrams, Sara Bareilles, and Jessie Nelson that will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 10.</p>