Dennis Sellers

<p>According to the latest market share survey from <a target="_blank" href="http://netmarkeshare.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">NetMarketShare</a>, the market share for both macOS and iOS rose in January.</p>

<p>Animated images -- otherwise known as GIFs -- have been around for 25 years, but they saw a resurgence of popularity in 2013. If you want to make your own, PicGIF from Pearl Mountain offers a quick, easy solution. </p>

<p>Except for the iPad and Apple TV, Apple is firing on all cylinders (at least fiscally), posting great financial results for its fiscal 2017 first quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2016. The company made $7.17 billion with its Services category (Apple Pay, AppleCare, iCloud, online stores, and more). </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><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twelvesouth.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twelve South</a> has released the $34.99 MagicBridge. Much like its predecessor, the MagicWand, the MagicBridge connects your Apple Wireless Keyboard and your Magic Trackpad 2, creating a one-piece control surface.</p>

<p>Apple hasn’t fully paid the 13 billion euros ($13.9 billion) it owes to Ireland in illegal tax benefits even though the deadline has passed, the European Union's Competition Commissioner says.</p>

<p>According to <a target="_blank" href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/31/ios-10-3-beta-32-bit-app-warning/" rel="noopener noreferrer">9to5Mac</a>, Apple apparently plans to drop support for 32-bit apps in iOS 10.3.</p>

<p>Charlie Imhoff has released Tabula 1.0 for macOS. It’s a writing app that automatically formats your text as you write. </p>

<p>Pixolini has introduced Property Flip or Hold 1.0, a new financial app for macOS. It’s designed to help real estate investors quickly compare return on investment to flip and take profit now or hold and rent property for passive income. </p>

<p>SCOSCHE Industries has released the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, which features three ports and is targeted for Type-C devices such as the 2016 MacBooks and MacBook Pros.</p>

<p>Apple has applied for two patents regarding augmented reality (AR), both of which would logically (or so it seems to me) involve the iPhone. One patent (number 9,560,273) is for a “wearable information system” having at least one camera.</p>

<p>Along with the <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2017/1/26/ivisor-pro-is-a-fine-accessory-for-protecting-your-new-macbook-pros-screen" rel="noopener noreferrer">iVisor Pro 15</a>, Moshi’s $24.95 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.moshi.com/clearguard-keyboard-protector-for-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar" rel="noopener noreferrer">ClearGuard keyboard protector</a> is a must-have (for me, anyway) accessory for my MacBook Pro with Touch. I’m often sipping a cup of coffee while I work on <em>Apple World Today </em>articles. I’ve yet to spill it on my Mac laptop, but, since I’m a klutz, it’s always possible.</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>As the Super Bowl countdown begins, Siri is gearing up for Sunday’s Big Game. For the first time, Apple TV users can now ask Siri to tune in live to the Super Bowl just by saying, “Watch the Super Bowl." </p>

<p>Yesterday <a target="_blank" href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/28/apple-removes-icloud-activation-lock-status-tool-from-website" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a> reported that Apple has taken down the iCloud Activation Lock status page on its website. The tool offered a way of determining whether a used iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch was stolen. There was no explanation from Apple for the move. However, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.macrumors.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a> has apparently found one.</p>