Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple has updated iMovie update for iOS and iPadOS, adding trackpad and mouse support, new keyboard shortcuts, and more. It’s available at the Apple App Store.</p>

<p class="">After <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/3/31/apple-updates-pages-numbers-keynote-for-the-mac"><span style="text-decoration:underline">updating its iWork apps for macOS</span></a>, Apple has now done the same for the iOS/iPadOS versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. All can be obtained at the Apple App Store.</p>

<p class="">Apple more than doubled its donation to China’s efforts to fight COVID-19 to over 50 million yuan ($7 million), according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-apple/apple-doubles-china-donations-for-covid-19-recovery-efforts-idUSKBN21J45L" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters.</a></p>

<p class="">A required update is available for <a href="https://itunespartner.apple.com/books/tools" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes Producer</a>, Apple’s free utility for authors to submit Bookstore book details, pricing, and files in one shot.</p>

<p class="">The makers of Dark Sky <a href="https://blog.darksky.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">say </a>the app has been acquired by Apple, though there’s no info about the purchase price or details. It’s a source of hyperlocal weather info with down-to-the-minute forecasts.</p>

<p class="">The <em>Wall Street Journal</em> <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-commits-to-paying-contractors-after-some-were-told-theyd-lose-work-11585667276" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reports</a> hundreds of contract workers were informed over the weekend by firms contracted by Apple that their jobs were suspended without pay and health-care benefits. However, that’s not the case, which should <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/3/31/teamsters-call-on-apple-tesla-to-stand-by-workers-during-covid-19-pandemic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">allay concerns</a> of Teamsters Joint Council 7.</p>

<p class="">The Publix supermarket chain is rolling out support for contactless payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay, reports <a href="https://appleosophy.com/2020/03/30/publix-is-finally-getting-apple-pay/"><em>Appleosophy</em></a>.</p>

<p class="">Nomad — best know for making accessories for Apple products such as cases and charging accessories — is attempting to reach medical professionals, first responders, and those designated as essential workers.</p>

<p class="">Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has spent most of his career working from home, so what is new to many us is his normal.</p>

<p class="">Apple is generally perceived as doing a good job in helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not everyone agrees, it seems.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,609,485) for a “system and method for performing panning for an arbitrary loudspeaker set-up” that's designed to make it easier to pair HomePods, as well as create an addition “virtual loudspeaker.”</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,606,418) for “ultrasonic touch detection" in future Apple Pencils that would allow the device to detect hover events and transfer data.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-display-apple/apple-supplier-japan-display-finalises-deal-to-raise-200-million-from-customer-idUSKBN21I188?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a> reports that Japan Display has finalized a deal to raise $200 million from “an overseas customer,” which sources have said is Apple.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/03/31/russia-ban-on-iphones-computers-without-government-mandated-apps-postponed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider </a>says that new legislation in Russia that will mandates all smartphones, computers and smart televisions to have Russian-made software pre-installed has been postponed, with provisions not kicking in until January 2021. he delay may be technical, but is more likely related to the COVID-19 outbreak that is complicating device production and development at the moment, the article adds.</p>

<p class="">As the coronavirus continues to spread, more and more countries opt for lockdowns of their major cities. This means many of us have been stuck at home far from friends and families. So <a href="https://www.macgamerhq.com/guides/best-multiplayer-games-for-mac/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacGamer HQ is recommending</a> its 15 best Mac multiplayer games.</p>