Dennis Sellers

<p class="">As noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a>, display analyst <a href="https://twitter.com/DSCCRoss" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ross Young</a> and leaker <a href="https://twitter.com/jon_prosser" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jon Prosser</a>, Apple may delay the launch of the iPhone 12 Pro due to supply chain issues with the 120Hz display or else cancel the feature.</p>

<p class="">In celebration of the U.S. National Park Service’s 104th birthday, on Aug. 25, Apple is introducing new ways for customers to support America’s parks — in person or from home.</p>

<p class="">On Aug. 19, Apple became the he first U.S. company to reach US$2 trillion in value. Now the tech giant’s stock has hit US$500 per share — a new record.</p>

<p class="">Apple Marina Bay Sands, the tech giant’s third retail store in Singapore, will open soon, according to the <a href="https://www.apple.com/sg/retail/marinabaysands/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">store’s webpage</a>.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-apple-southkorea-antitrust/apple-korea-under-antitrust-probe-proposes-84-million-to-support-small-businesses-idUKKBN25K09X" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a> reports that the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) says that Apple’s South Korean unit has proposed measures to address antitrust concerns and offered to provide 100 billion won (about US$84.02 million) worth of support programs for small businesses, consumers and others.</p>

<p class="">Student life is perhaps one of the most thrilling parts of our life. We gain so many unforgettable experiences, friendships, lessons, and knowledge in this curious time from our existence.</p>

<p class="">If you are a fan of <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2020/8/12/apples-iphone-sets-domestic-sales-record-in-quarter-two" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple</a>’s devices, you might be having trouble connecting and synchronizing with networks dominated by Windows operating systems. The issue is not so uncommon given the fact that Microsoft Windows dominates the global market.</p>

<p class="">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 this week’s picks.</p>

<p class="">Apple’s lawyers are a busy bunch these days with lawsuits coming right and left and the tech giant being accused of anti-competitive practices. Here are some of the latest updates.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1496809674?ls=1&ign-itsct=ArcadeGameSpotlight&ign-itscg=10200" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samurai Jack</a> is this week's addition to <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-arcade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Arcade</a>, Apple’s US$4.99/month or $49.99/year game streaming service that has over 120 games,. It's available for the the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.</p>

<p class="">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors </a>— analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is trying to convince component suppliers for the upcoming “iPhone 12” to give them a price break as adoption of sub-6GHz 5G will increase the smartphones’s cost by US$75-$85.</p>

<p class="">The recent rev of the <a href="https://www.apple.com/imac/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">27-inch iMac with 5K Retina Display</a> is likely the final Apple all-in-one — perhaps even the last of the company’s desktops or laptops — to sport an Intel chip. From now on the tech giant will be equipping its computer line with its own “Apple Silicon.”</p>

<p class="">iOS 12 and later comes with a Measure app that allows you to draw (virtual) straight lines to measure objects and surfaces both vertically and horizontally using your iPhone or iPad camera, and automatically detect dimensions of rectangular objects.</p>

<p class="">Several big news organizations are joining the list of companies pushing for more favorable terms on the Apple App Store, according to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/news-publishers-join-fight-against-apple-over-app-store-terms-11597949300"><span style="text-decoration:underline">The Wall Street Journal</span></a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released the second public beta of macOS Big Sur. 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>.</p>