Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">We’re approaching the one-year anniversary of Apple’s discontinuation of its Photo Print Products service, so I’ve test driven <a href="https://www.motifphotos.com/en-us"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Motif</strong></span></a>, an Apple-approved photo print service/externsion that specializes in personalized photo books, cards, and calendars. I used it to create a photo book of pics from the recent Sellers family vacation.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Business Roundtable, an organization representing 181 of the largest companies in the U.S., including Apple, <a href="https://bthechange.com/dear-business-roundtable-ceos-lets-get-to-work-25f06457738c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">have asked </a>the tech giant and other companies to “meet the highest standards of verified positive impact for our workers, customers, suppliers, communities and the environment.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple will donate money to help preserve and restore the Amazon forest across Latin America, CEO Tim Cook <a href="https://twitter.com/tim_cook/status/1166089020696231936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1166089020696231936&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macrumors.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">posted on Twitter.</a> </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has canned — at least for now — a “Walkie Talkie” feature planned for the iPhone. The wireless technology project that would have allowed people with iPhones to reach nearby companions in areas without cellular coverage, such as on ski slopes or on hikes in remote areas, reports <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-puts-walkie-talkie-iphone-project-on-hold" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Information</a>, quoting two unnamed “people familiar with the project.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has released iOS 12.4.1, tvOS 12.4.1, macOS 10.14.6. iOS 12.4.1 provides “important security and stability improvements, and is recommended for all users,” according to Apple. You can upgrade by opening the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, choosing General, then Software Update, and following the instructions.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple will release an iPad Pro with 3D sensing rear cameras in March 2020, according to Korean website <a href="http://en.thelec.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=472" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Elec</a>. — as noted by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>MacRumors</em>.</a></p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.allscripts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Allscripts</a>, which specializes in healthcare information technology solutions, has announced that Apple Health Records is now available for Allscripts Sunrise, TouchWorks, and Professional EHR clients, and their patients.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Another day, another lawsuit. <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/08/26/apple-tsmc-google-more-sued-by-globalfoundries-over-chip-connectivity-patents" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider </a>reports that a company called Globalfoundries has filed multiple lawsuits against Apple, TSMC (a chip manufacturer), Google, and others for allegedly infringing 16 patents. The lawsuits have been filed in both U.S. and German courts.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple wants your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch to work better in the rain. The tech giant has been granted a patent (number 10,386,965) for “finger tracking in a wet environment.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As the peak of hurricane season approaches, your phone is likely how you plan to stay connected. However, when the power goes out, how can you maximize your phone's battery life when you need it most? <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2555464-1&h=3475961081&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asurion.com%2F&a=Asurion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Asurion</a>, which specializes in helping people unlock the potential of technology, wants to help keep you prepared when a storm strikes.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">On a regular basis, Apple World Today 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’s iPadOS 13, which will probably be released in September, will come with lmited mouse support. With that in mind, I’ve had the opportunity to test drive Tap, a wearable keyboard and mouse that lets you text, control or create custom inputs for any Bluetooth-supported device by simply tapping on any available surface.  </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to the latest research from <a href="https://www.strategyanalytics.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Strategy Analytics</a>, the average Apple smartphone has been active for 18 months and 16.5 months for Samsung. The research group says the U.S. smartphone replacement cycle has lengthened to 33 months despite strong interest in 5G.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bose has announced the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2559786-1&h=970033751&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bose.com%2Fen_us%2Fproducts%2Fspeakers%2Fsmart_home%2Fbose-portable-home-speaker.html&a=Bose%C2%AE+Portable+Home+Speaker" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bose Portable Home Speaker</a>, a compact speaker that combines battery power, Bluetooth, and voice control. It will be available in Triple Black and Luxe Silver on Sept. 19 for $34</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple Music has debuted a new curated playlist dubbed  <a href="https://music.apple.com/playlist/new-music-daily/pl.2b0e6e332fdf4b7a91164da3162127b5?mt=1&app=music&at=10l3Qe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“New Music Daily”</a> that’s updated every day.</p>