Dennis Sellers

<p class=""><a href="http://www.uhc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UnitedHealthcare</a> — a wearable device well-being program available for purchase to employers across the country with self-funded and fully insured health plans — has introduced enhancements to one of its national well-being programs.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released new software (version 14.3) for the HomePod and HomePod mini. It includes performance tweaks and stability improvements.</p>

<p class="">Tech giants like Apple and Google could soon face heavy fines and stricter controls over their behavior as part of sweeping new rules in the European Union, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/15/digital-markets-act-eus-new-rules-on-big-tech.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBNC</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple TV+ has <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=emb_logo&v=sf2EzBQiTr8">unveiled the trailer</a> for the new documentary film, “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry.” The film will be released in theaters by NEON and premiere globally on Apple TV+ February 26, 2021.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://email.maxborgesagency.com/c/eJwVjs1qxDAMhJ8mOQbJkWXr4EMh9D38I2cXvElIsrT79nVhDjPwDTMliAHMdXwGA90ZtEgAKBNOzpiFPIgssxO3LAPBK_6m_Vz1iqtu-TPl_TU-gjAbmsU6z5qgVKoR2ZsIScCzc2MLj_s-rmH-Gsx319Hea0xN__s9jmcoum3Pa7q0NT2vvhSPo-nPfrYy3XuJn_EO0Qo6Tt6y80DJiaWSmCFCLf04dYQVCT0p1Kyxs0mFBUvxXJAp4x_FhEVc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Plugable</a> has announced a new addition to its line of Thunderbolt 3 docking stations: the TBT3-UDC3. It’s an upgrade to the popular TBT3-UDC1 docking station.</p>

<p class="">Apple has applied for a patent (number 10,869,073) for a method of offering simultaneous playback for various folks with different visual and audio needs.</p>

<p class="">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted two patents involving holographic displays for a vehicle.</p>

<p class="">Apple plans to release an updated Apple TV set-top box in 2021, according to <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Apple-plans-30-boost-in-iPhone-production-for-first-half-of-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nikkei Asia Review</a>. It doesn’t say when it will be released, but the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) thinks we’ll see it before spring.</p>

<p class="">Apple plans to produce up to 96 million iPhones for the first half of 2021, a nearly 30% year-on-year increase, after demand for its first-ever 5G handsets surged amid the pandemic, according to <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Apple-plans-30-boost-in-iPhone-production-for-first-half-of-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nikkei Asia</a>.</p>

<p class="">“The Snoopy Show” premieres February 5, 2021, on Apple TV+. The animated, family friendly show is based, of course, on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.</p>

<p class="">Life Time, a health and wellness brand, has announced it will be the first U.S. health &and fitness club company to include <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3012260-1&h=469032456&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fapple-fitness-plus%2F&a=Apple+Fitness%2B" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Fitness+</a> as part of Life Time memberships starting later this month.</p>

<p class="">The new <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20277-macvoices-holiday-gift-guide-5-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MacVoices Live!</a> Serves up the fifth Holiday Gift Guide. This timePatrice Brend’Amour and Rosemary Orchard share their ideas for your holiday gift giving.</p>

<p class="">Apple has updated macOS Big Sur to version 11.1. You can obtain it by going to System Preferences > Software Update.</p>

<p class="">Apple has updated Final Cut Pro for the Mac to version 10.5.1, adding share options for YouTube and Facebook to create files for uploading to those sites. The upgrade also includes stability improvements.</p>

<p class="">With the new iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 upgrades, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on the smartwatch if it falls within the low range.</p>