Dennis Sellers

<p>Apple wants to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/02/apple-has-over-70-map-tech-job-openings.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">hire</a> a bunch of map tech experts. More than 70 job listings went live in the past month on the company's site relating to its maps team</p>

<p>Nattress Contrast is a nifty effects pack that's compatible with Final Cut Pro X, Motion, Premiere Pro and After Effects.</p>

<p>On a regular basis, <em>Apple World Today</em> posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are today's picks.</p>

<p>The <a href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/i4yt0-bepsz2-12b8oxb5/">Free Enterprise Project</a> , a conservative shareholder activist organization calls on Apple and Amazon “to recommit to protecting human rights after both companies recently, and hypocritically, bowed to Chinese government pressure regarding Internet censorship.”</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.plex.tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plex</a> — the all-in-one, network agnostic media sharing server —announced the addition of several platforms to their Live TV offering, including Apple TV. </p>

<p>MixBin Electronics has recalled all liquid glitter mobile phone cases for iPhone 6, 6s and 7 due to risks of skin irritation and burns. </p>

<p>RED Digital Cinema says its <a target="_blank" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.red.com%2Fred-raven&esheet=51615532&newsitemid=20170801006775&lan=en-US&anchor=RED+RAVEN%C2%AE+Camera+Kit&index=1&md5=c85434e789858e11a58fd747b847a73c" rel="noopener noreferrer">RED RAVEN Camera Kit</a> is now available exclusively through Apple.com and available to demo at select Apple Retail Stores. This complete handheld camera package features an assortment of components from some of the industry’s top brands.</p>

<p>Samsung continued to lead the worldwide smartphone market in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017 with shipments of over 79 million units, leaving growth relatively flat, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.canalys.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canalys</a>. Apple held on to second place by shipping 41 million iPhones, increasing its annual shipments volume by 2%, despite anticipation building for a significant product refresh later in the year, notes the research group.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/3284381-sell-side-boosts-apple-price-targets-shares-6_6-percent-post-earnings?uprof=53&dr=1#email_link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seeking Alpha</a> notes that fears about a delay in the new iPhone have faded after upbeat management commentary, says RBC analyst Amit Daryanani, putting Apple on track to be the first $1 trillion company. </p>

<p>Satechi has updated its R1 Aluminum Foldable Stand. It now sports the hinge power to hold to MacBooks from 2016 and 2017. The total weight can now hold up to 35 pounds. Cool!</p>

<p>On a regular basis, <em>Apple World Today</em> posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are today's picks.</p>

<p>In a conference call regarding Apple’s financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter that ended July 1, CEO Tim Cook said that Macs gained global unit market share and saw revenue grew 7% year-over-year due to mainly to iMac and MacBook Pro sales. The Mac set new June quarter sales records in mainland China and Japan. </p>

<p>In a conference call regarding Apple’s financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter that ended July 1, CEO Tim Cook touted the resurgence of the iPad. Apple tallied its highest global tablet market share in four years, according to research firm IDC.</p>

<p>In a conference call regarding Apple’s financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter that ended July 1, CEO Tim Cook said that Apple has now sold over 1.2 billion smartphones. </p>

<p>In a conference call regarding Apple’s financial results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter that ended July 1, CEO Tim Cook said that sales of the Apple Watch were up over 50% in the June quarter, helping it maintain its position as the top selling smartwatch.</p>