Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple is launching a repair program for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus devices that have “no power” issues. The tech giant says it’s determined that certain models of those smartphones may not power on due to a component that may fail. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://u3570308.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=STix-2FhZIsagFH4GZuSRY4LXCEE5mIGM3jZy-2BD5GLxio6jEIWCB0BHkAJnUruEco2vTLqBnE728WWHWeRZ75qPA-3D-3D_vr4CQd6f5d5U92w1G2ot038qxj2d-2BHc-2FraM9ysVslbPDKIeFUMk4BwHWizqVUobJdCBmgbth0y5Ao-2FvmxY2iMwMcR7UUWC6FrldrmCelSarugIbsH3eLqc72zGU3vpuEJw5S7A-2FBg57ymAr0CXPGgkiG4Wl3V5U-2FQGdg3TTfzvNmuXb4zwvYPjUctA7A9KRUon-2Ba-2F8YckS29FOfI75LxycKCPP1tBg6Q-2Fpeoo69R-2FdQ-3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KeySmart</a>'s $59.99 NanoTorch Twist is a magnetic 90° swivel LED flashlight that’s pricey, but can come in very handy.</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="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has filed a countersuit against a company that claims the tech giant violates one of its “soft keyboard” patents.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max tops the smartphone ratings from <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/smartphones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-tops-consumer-reports-smartphone-ratings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Consumer Reports</a>. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 also got good marks.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/1205782/no-one-cares-about-apple-s-iphone-pixels-judge-tells-attys?nl_pk=ade0cf2b-ea3f-464b-bc93-d8e19277ac63&utm_campaign=technology&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Law360 </a>(a subscription is required to read the entire article) a California federal judge appeared skeptical Thursday of keeping alive a proposed class action alleging Apple misrepresents its iPhone screen size and pixel count, saying Apple discloses that its phones' rounded corners impact screen size and “there doesn’t seem to be anyone in America” who’s really concerned about pixels.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple has increased orders for the iPhone 11 , iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max due to higher-than-expected demand, reports <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Apple-increases-production-of-iPhone-11-sources)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nikkei Asian Review</a>, quoting unnamed sources.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a>, Apple has apparently acquired the UK-based motion capture company, IKinema, whose website is now shut down.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.twelvesouth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twelve South</a> is known for creating great products to enhance the Apple experience and that’s not changed with its new cases for the 2019 iPhones. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The iPad gets a productivity boost with iPadOS thanks to such features as the ability to open multiple apps in Split View.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple, Nike, Disney, American Eagle, Caterpillar. Companies across tech and beyond are starting to leverage subscriptions as part of their business strategy. New data suggests that this move could be exactly what most businesses need to attract and maintain customers at a time when consumer attention is fleeting and requires instant and personalized gratification.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Sentis has introduced the Libra, keyboard for iPadOS users that sports a built-in trackpad, adjustable backlit keys and shortcut keys. It’s available now via <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/libra-keyboard/libra-turns-your-ipad-pro-into-a-macbook " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a Kickstarter campaign</a>. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a> — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple will release a lower-priced iPhone SE 2 in the first quarter of 2020.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Enterprise health record (EHR) vendor MEDITECH now supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics, and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for consumers to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose, according to CEO Howard Messing.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.JohnHancockInsurance.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">John Hancock</a> says it’s expanding its Apple Watch program to include the new Apple Watch Series 5. Beginning this fall, customers can earn the watch through the John Hancock Vitality Program for $25, simply by being more active.</p>