Dennis Sellers

<p class="">The latest ruling in the ongoing Apple versus WiLAN legal battle sees Apple subject to a judgement including interest of US$109 million — “and it may still increase further,” notes <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/17/apple-on-the-hook-for-109-million-to-patent-aggregator-wilan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a>.</p>

<p class="">Christie Smith is stepping down as Apple’s vice president of diversity and inclusion, as noted by her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-smith-a83a1210/?src=aff-lilpar&veh=aff_src.aff-lilpar_c.partners_pkw.10078_plc.Skimbit%20Ltd._pcrid.449670_learning&trk=aff_src.aff-lilpar_c.partners_pkw.10078_plc.Skimbit%20Ltd._pcrid.449670_learning&clickid=SiF3qDT2ixyOUNRwUx0Mo3chUkiy0AW1yXcs1M0&irgwc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn account</a>.</p>

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<p class="">Apple has been granted yet another patent for “Apple Glasses,” its rumored augmented reality/virtual reality headset. This one (number 10,686,922) is for a “head-mounted display apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device with display.”</p>

<p class="">On the <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20156-randy-fredlund-of-vivid-pix-on-photo-correction-at-home-and-underwater/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a>, Randy Fredlund, co-founder of Vivid-Pix joins host Chuck Joiner to talk about their software products designed to help you improve your photos, no matter where they were taken.</p>

<p class="">Apple has posted a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Apple" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">notice </a>on its YouTube channel allowing followers to set a reminder to tune into YouTube for the Apple Special Event on Monday, June 22, at 10 a.m. (Pacific).</p>

<p class="">Eugene Krupnov, CEO at <a href="https://uj-labs.com/mail/l/0BfILPqsKF8926V763ljkEPIuQ/yFJFyoBRy763aK5zA763pXrtdw/763U892rTiDJT7TRqe6coMccsA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unclutter</a> and nine other developers have united to present a collection of efficient tools for Mac users. Called the "Back On Track" collection, it includes 10 apps offered at deep discounts.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/16/more-apple-retail-stores-reopening-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">9to5Mac</a> reports that Apple will continue reopening more of its US retail stores this week with a mixture of appointment, curbside, storefront, and in-store service.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2831250-1&h=2346805253&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linksys.com%2Fus%2F&a=Linksys" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linksys</a>, the connected home division within the Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) entity, has announced the newest addition to its WiFi 6 product portfolio – the US$149.99 Linksys <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2831250-1&h=2565471946&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linksys.com%2Fus%2Fp%2FP-MR7350%2F&a=MAX-STREAM+AX1800+Mesh+WiFi+6+Router+(MR7350)">MAX-STREAM AX1800 Mesh WiFi 6 Router (MR7350)</a>, delivering whole-home mesh technology, faster speeds, greater coverage and all the benefits of WiFi 6 at an affordable price, according to Kannan Vardarajan, director of product management at Linksys.</p>

<p class="">Apple has secured the international rights to Israel-Iran espionage thriller "Tehran," for Apple TV+, according to <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/06/apple-boards-tehran-1202960169/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deadline</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro is a great, if pricey, accessory — see my <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/4/27/apples-magic-keyboard-gets-the-ipad-pro-much-closer-to-a-laptop-alternative?rq=Magic%20Keyboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">review here </a>— but one thing that’s missing is a good way to securely store an Apple Pencil.</p>

<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>