Dennis Sellers

<p class="">Apple's upcoming macOS Big Sur introduces HDR video support. However, <a href="https://appleterm.com/2020/09/30/streaming-netflix-4k-on-macos-big-sur-requires-a-mac-with-a-t2-security-chip/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Terminal</a> reports that watching Netflix 4K will require a Mac with a T2 security chip (although I’m not sure why).</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200312183) for an “interactive reading assistant” that will users, especially young ones, with reading on an Apple device such as an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.</p>

<p class="">Apple has applied for a patent (number 20200313111) for “electronic devices with flexible display cover layers” that hints at foldable iPhones with “self-healing’ displays.</p>

<p class="">A new <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211865" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple support document</a> — first noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a> — says if you updated to iOS 14 and watchOS 7, you could be missing Activity or Health data</p>

<p class="">According to the latest market share survey from <a href="https://netmarketshare.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NetMarketShare,</a> the market share for both Apple’s macOS and iOS rose last month.</p>

<p class="">On a <a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20224-terri-morgan-and-chris-demiris-provide-short-and-long-term-updates-on-lumafusion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">new episode of MacVoices</a>, Terri Morgan and Chris Demiris of Luma Touch join host chuck Joiner on what’s coming to their iOS video editor, LumaFusion.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released the second public betas of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. The public betas are available on <a href="https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple's Beta Software Program website</a>. Just remember that beta software, so proceed with care.</p>

<p class="">Apple is gearing up to go into production on two of its first UK-commissioned dramas amid the coronavirus pandemic, as Uma Thurman starrer <em>Suspicion</em> and Gary Oldman-fronted <em>Slow Horses</em> prepare to shoot, reports <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/09/apple-shows-suspicion-slow-horses-to-shoot-amid-coronavirus-uma-thurman-gary-oldman-1234586102/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deadline</a>.</p>

<p class="">Oscar-nominated actress Naomie Harris is set to reunite with <em>Moonlight</em> co-star and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali in the Apple TV+ original film<em> Swan Song</em>, which hails from Apple Studios and Anonymous Content, reports <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/09/naomie-harris-mahershala-ali-swan-song-apple-tv-1234588729/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deadline</a>.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.windowscentral.com/apple-tv-coming-xbox-consoles" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Windows Central</a> reports that Microsoft and Apple are working to bring the Apple TV app to Xbox consoles. The app will provide access to the movies and shows through the Apple platform.</p>

<p class=""><a href="http://www.jamf.com"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Jamf</span></a>, which specializes in Apple device management, has announced its intent to acquire <a href="https://kinobi.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mondada</a>, the creator of Kinobi and Kinobi Pro, solutions in patch management for the Apple platform.</p>

<p class="">Apple CEO Tim Cook has been awarded 667,974 restricted stock units or RSUs [restricted stock units] worth more than US$76 million at Apple's current price, according to <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/320193/000032019320000074/xslF345X03/wf-form4_160141879027128.xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a filing </a>with the SEC. And apparently he plans to stick around to steer the company until 2025.</p>

<p class="">If you need a sleek stand for <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/8/21/the-last-intel-based-27-inch-imac-is-the-worlds-best-desktop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the 2020 iMac</a> (or any earlier model with the same design), Twelve South’s US$79.99 <a href="https://trk.klclick.com/ls/click?upn=IomaUJ2pxVM3Ws3CBP6-2B3ks7E-2BcNYYh91f4-2Fud4t83mOkaI8iHDyqFYEL9dmkoi898aORLGJwQUW22ZFJWJN6QfFNXBs0VnQ6-2BiD0O1BGNEsuWWtAjzmpTfG5sEmn-2Fs2-2F49WfJw42JU-2FGJl08xSvL3Rd-2BuIeU0wJ5IEW33yWakiDLVXThynoYJ8IDqCdiXSIRMZHjl-2BsUGCmNlUB14rHyRPu0mdUBsTKIrZLQjIbP-2FslUY5v9EzCVk3hhwmKhSSkc3u6mD1S5CwAMb6-2F3L4Z95-2FTXW8KGamwfQtgtQE6B3Cj5hNWwtA2G73A1VEa6nPqlseuTQkltmA6KTMMIu-2Fa2Q-3D-3DJXKk_I-2BXlUsPfrnJydjcnE-2BgVz62hh2CMpBOdA8jDZtVl9o7WBfnc8naE4F9lBLgaExO7YkI55hb-2BjIOOMnXYVszZPXGdCpwkptuMB5KXxBJdRt1M4rexLVg3eL8oAKMk6-2Fq1zxOQZnftO4Kql8vMVPnGqysmvZ3HVDl5bo95M-2FxRBcN4c64vmj4XvkCBCXALlu1JrtWZ5dlaq9SBcapalSbMw1Qjaxqdy4iEHDOMEIDaZ29nIVlWReipvNLnMjeePDZv5dXCLVsV6VYBxYC1zfInLx9O8FhTy1J7m2i9JJKfLXjxYYETlh9nb03u0-2FpfKkYCkX8HLU6k-2BT1wNRIqwD2-2B9rD6dHfShkcf3GIo6GLBmziNEBCL7L-2BRHlk418LtFko4NDGFanfS4qsDiZUdPdMDcQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Curve Riser</a> is an excellent choice. The metal stand, inspired by the Curve for MacBook, is both functional and good-looking.</p>

<p class="">The legal brouhaha between Apple and Epic Games apparently will be decided by a court and not a jury trial.</p>

<p class="">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted another patent involving the rumored vehicle (though I think the tech giant will work with current car manufacturers rather than making their own vehicle from scratch.)</p>