Dennis Sellers

<p>With macOS High Sierra, Safari now stops auto-play for video with sound, so you can browse the web without annoying audio “pop-ups.” When you’re ready to watch, click the play button. </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>Apple was in talks for months to buy <a target="_blank" href="http://www.crossoverhealth.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crossover Health</a>, but those talks fell through, claims <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/16/apple-considered-acquisition-of-crossover-health-part-of-health-push.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNBC</em></a>, quoting three “sources familiar with the matter.” The article says it’s not clear if Apple wanted to own and operate a network of health clinics, like its retail stores, or simply partner to sell products with a health-related angle, like the Apple Watch.</p>

<p>A new report from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.strategyanalytics.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Strategy Analytics</a>, “Consumer Interest for In-Car Smartphone Mirroring is Almost Universal,” surveying consumers in the U.S., Western Europe and China, has found that an increasing number of consumers feel that smartphone mirroring systems such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Baidu CarLife will be a "must-have" when purchasing their next vehicle and moreover, are willing to pay for them at almost any reasonable price point.</p>

<p>GBH Insights <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/16/this-series-of-new-iphones-will-be-apples-most-successful-ever-says-analyst-ives.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">analyst</a> Daniel Ives tells clients that he iPhone X could provide the “strongest iPhone product cycle to date.”  He says the upgrade cycle will push “well into fiscal year18” due to the device’s supply chain issues.</p>

<p>Apple has posted the third developer betas of iOS 11.1, watchOS 4.1 and tvOS 11.1.</p>

<p>KeyBanc analyst John Vinh tells clients that carrier store surveys show Apple’s <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-iphone-research/iphone-7-is-outselling-iphone-8-analyst-idUSKBN1CL1Z1?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPhone 7 outsells</a> the newer iPhone 8. He adds that store feedback indicates customers waiting to see the iPhone X before deciding on a new model. </p>

<p>VirnetX Holding Company, an Internet security software and technology company (and, by most considerations, a “patent troll”), reports that on Sept. 29, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, entered a final judgement regarding post-trial motions resulting from the prior $302.4 million jury verdict for the company in its ongoing patent infringement battle with Apple.</p>

<p>KeyBanc Capital Markets has raised its rating for Apple shares to “overweight” from “sector weight,” predicting the company will report better-than-expected earnings next year, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/16/apple-upgraded-by-keybanc-because-1000-iphone.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNBC</em></a>.</p>

<p>Apple manufacturer Foxconn has begun shipping iPhone X devices out of China, but the first batch “only” totals around 47,000 units, according to <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20171016VL201.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digitimes</a></em>.</p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 20170292840) for “routing based on detected stops” that would allow the Maps app on an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or CarPlay-based system to detect and re-route your trip based on continually updated traffic info.</p>

<p>Photos in macOS High Sierra helps you keep your growing library organized, accessible, and good looking. New intuitive editing tools help you polish your images. Click the trianglenext to a tool to fine-tune a photo and you'll be given several options.</p>

<p>Do laptops and similar devices give off harmful radiation? Maybe. Some scientific evidence suggests that close exposure to laptop EMR emissions may cause a number of health concerns, particularly to young children who have less dense tissue and bone than adults. </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>Belkin’s 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar adapter for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus answers many iPhone users’ prayers. </p>