Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has released an <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">update</a> to GarageBand for iOS. Version 2.3.4 for the free app adds support for the company’s <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2018/6/26/apple-releases-its-free-schoolwork-app-to-teachers?rq=Schoolwork" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schoolwork app</a>, including handouts, app activities, and the ability for students to submit completed assignments as a GarageBand project.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nanoleaf (<a href="http://email10.newsai.co/wf/click?upn=JYUR0dZBTbWxePQcdfsmdfhtLha6E7YTJUprzy4YyX-2F-2FabzMojouvpf7CtX7np8s6KmlEtXnF-2FCpURNQw0Ah36vrYcWfxjClNO-2FqZDSZWLmRWv1Znwz4XXAtUMnit-2FiT_RK46y0VpsYO0ocMpGvQ-2Fbz84e4MxSaCotkOuf9IHVNY9StQfSm7QmUsRX6O5gdPN3ZYb5P8J5GZprz2GbCo38ttzxxXMEkng-2Fa6CAVZVko9gaHzFBTyJsX3n1OWzHI7LF5Q6H8w6yqVtgSidThTyHfv3MMbg4a3qiZit2Ig8AIelCafssWku2oS4a7daxX2PwFc6U3lV640fybHJF-2BgYGwaF3iIrKmI2VmkhzXbNQlY-3D">www.nanoleaf.me</a>) has released the $49.99 Nanoleaf Remote, a smart home remote control designed to let you control all of your IoT (Internet of Things) devices right from the palm of your hand. Bluetooth-enabled and Apple HomeKit-ready, the Remote lets users fully customize their entire home with a turn of the wrist, according to Nanoleaf CEO Ginny Chu.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.kensington.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kensington</a> has debuted its 99.99 SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through. It offers support for Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3 devices from laptops using macOS, Windows, and Chrome operating systems.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pyle Audio's $289.99 <a href="//www.pyleusa.com/wifi-compatible-smart-robot-vacuum-with-built-in-camera-weekly-scheduler-automatic-return-charging-dock-and-virtual-wall-activate-cleaning-remotely-and-drive-the-robot-from-your-smartphone.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Smart Robot Vacuum with Built-in Camera</a> sucks — but in the best way since it’s a vacuum cleaner. </p>

<p 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 today's picks.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10.006,505) for rendering road signs during navigation. It involves the Maps app on its various devices, although this particular patent is more suitable for the iPhone and Apple Watch versions of the utility.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Now that my <em>Apple World Today</em> compadre, Steve Sande, is transforming his daily news update podcast into <em>Tangible Tech</em>, Yours Truly will offer an end-of-the-day text-and-graphics only update of various Apple news items. Because, hey, Steve and I can’t cover everything!</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple is rebuilding its Maps app for iOS, macOS, and watchOS from the ground-up with details maps built from its own data, reports <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/29/apple-is-rebuilding-maps-from-the-ground-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>TechCrunch</em></a>.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20180183123) for a portable battery pack for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac notebooks. It’s dubbed “fuel cell system to power a portable device.”</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">wiWare’s $79 <a href="http://www.wi-ware.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wiTraveler</a> is an all-in-one travel charger for the Apple Watch. It’s perfect for the traveler who needs to recharge an Apple smartwatch on-the-go without the hassle of carrying multiple power cables and AC power adapters.  </p>

<p 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 today's picks.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This summer, iPhone and iPad owners can beat the heat with Apple HomeKit-<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geappliances.com%2Fge%2Fconnected-appliances%2Fair-conditioners.htm&esheet=51829433&newsitemid=20180628005170&lan=en-US&anchor=connected+window+air+conditioners&index=2&md5=8eba29d119efd389a9669e3579721a8a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">connected window air conditioners</a> from GE Appliances. Delivering 8,000 to 12,000 BTUs to cool medium- to large-sized rooms, the units are the first HomeKit-compatible air conditioners available for the U.S. market.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20180181204) for a “guidance system for the sensory impaired” that would use an iPhone as, among other things, a digital cane for the visually impaired.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple is considering creating a single subscription offering that would encompass its original TV shows, music service and magazine articles, two people “familiar with the company’s plans” told <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-eyes-streaming-bundle-for-tv-music-and-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Information</em></a>.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Griffin Technology’s $16.99 <a href="http://griffintechnology.com/us/itrip-clip-bluetooth-headphone-adapter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTrip Clip</a> is a Bluetooth audio adapter that converts any part of wired headphones to wireless headphones. It ensures that you can continue using your favorite 3.5mm headphones with no worries about if you bought a smartphone with no headphone jack (not that Apple would make such a thing….).</p>