Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,315,087) for an “integrated media jukebox and physiologic data handling application.” It could offer hints as to how your Mac will interact with your iPhone and other devices when iTunes is broken up into Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV in the upcoming macOS Catalina. The invention especially focuses on exercise tracking features.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple CEO Tim Cook met with President Donald Trump on Thursday, according to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-talks-trade-with-apple-ceo-cook-as-china-dispute-looms-2019-6?r=US&IR=T" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Business Insider</em></a>. They purportedly discussed "trade, U.S. investment, immigration and privacy.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The size of the global market for true wireless hearables reached 17.5 million units in quarter one (Q1) of 2019, growing 40% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), according to the findings of <a href="https://report.counterpointresearch.com/posts/report_view/Emerging_Tech/1257" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Counterpoint Research’s Hearables Market Tracker</a>. While all regions continued to grow, North America and Europe were the fastest growing regions.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2496185-1&h=2793677380&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brydge.com%2F&a=Brydge%27s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brydge's</a> Pro keyboards for the 2018 iPad Pros are now in-stock and shipping. New features include dual connectivity (Bluetooth 4.1 and wired via USB-C), multiple viewing modes, and protection for the back of the iPad.         </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Mattel, Inc., has launched Hot Wheels id, which brings together physical and digital elements in a mixed play experience with identifiable vehicles, a smart Race Portal, Smart Track, and digital hub. It’s available exclusively at Apple.com, select Apple stores and on the App Store.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/13/apple-makes-comcast-charter-subsidize-ipads-as-part-of-mobile-deal.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNBC </em></a> reports that Comcast and Charter agreed to sell thousands of Apple devices such as iPads and Apple TVs as part of a deal to offer the iPhone to customers for their mobile services.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Like wearing sunglasses, but don’t like wearing earbuds or headphones? Then <a href="https://jenny-tang105-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1xVntbARI4L0GaNSSsxZt39qoWZjhWQqe_EtTv3d_aoI-2002034203&key=YAMMID-61127656&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mutrics.net%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mutrics </a>may be the device for you. It’s a combo of sunglasses and a wearable audio device that allows you to listen to your tunes, answer voice calls, and summon Siri.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20190180015) involving “audio accessory assistance” that would make Macs, iPhones, and iPads more accessible for users with disabilities.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple <a href="https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2007?locale=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">has announced</a> the macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Boot Camp Update. It addresses an issue which prevents creation of a  new Boot Camp partition on iMac and Mac mini with Fusion Drive.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple released a new version of Logic Pro X, its professional music production software, with performance updates for all users and optimizations that take advantage of the power of <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/06/apple-unveils-powerful-all-new-mac-pro-and-groundbreaking-pro-display-xdr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the all-new Mac Pro</a>. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>MacRumors</em></a>, Apple has registered seven unreleased Mac models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database today, including A2141, A2147, A2158, A2159, A2179, A2182, and A2251, according to listings uncovered by MacRumors. All seven models appear to be notebooks, as they are described as "portable" computers. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20190182972) for a “system with multiple display” that would allow two iPads to be linked together. It involves a magnetic stand configured to rigidly hold a portion of the tablet device in place and to shield the magnetic field from adversely affecting nearby devices susceptible to strong magnetic fields. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple Xinyi A13 will open Saturday in Taipei’s Xinyi district. At Apple’s latest store in Taiwan, customers can explore the company’s full line of products and tech technical advice and support.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Last month mophie rolled out a new line of universal batteries for everyday portable power. Available in four capacities, the <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation</a>, <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-mini-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation mini</a>, <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-xl-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation XL</a>, and <a href="http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-xxl-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">powerstation XXL</a>, each features multiple charging ports, including a shared USB-C input and output port. I’ve had a chance to review the most powerful of the three and have found the XXL to be a handy accessory for those frequently on-the-go.</p>