Dennis Sellers

<p>Apple hasn’t confirmed an “iPhone 7” or “Apple Watch” 2 — though they’re expected to debut at an Sept. 7 media event — but that hasn’t stopped <a href="http://www.prweb.net/Redirect.aspx?id=aHR0cDovL2J1bGJhZS5jb20=">bulbae</a> from announcing the launch of the Executive Collection, a series of three Apple Watch and iPhone Charging Docks that offer dual charging for both the smartphone and smartwatch.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sonnettech.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sonnet Technologie</a>s has announced the Twin 10G SFP+ Thunderbolt 2 to Dual-Port SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapter, solution for adding 10GbE network connectivity to any Mac with Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt ports.</p>

<p>A newly granted Apple patent (number 9,367,095) for an “electronic device with a wrap around display” will only further fuel speculation that “iPhone 8” in 2018 will sport a, well, wraparound display. </p>

<p>C’mon, Tim, tell us what you really think! Apple CEO Tim Cook has <a href="http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/no-one-did-anything-wrong-here-and-ireland-is-being-picked-on-it-is-total-political-crap-35012145.html">branded</a> the <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2016/8/30/eu-commission-apple-must-pay-145-billion-in-back-taxes">European Commission ruling</a> that Apple must repay 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) in back taxes “total political crap.”</p>

<p>Overall, I like <a href="http://www.olala.hk/products.php?keyword=iDisk">OLALA’s M38</a>, a mini metal USB flash drive for use with the iPhone and iPad. However, I don't love it — and I wanted to love it.</p>

<p>When Steve Jobs stepped down as Apple’s CEO, he was going to focus his energy on one very specific, secret project: Apple’s reinvention of TV — including the TV set itself, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.recode.net/2016/8/31/12732174/apple-tv-steve-jobs-walt-mossberg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Recode</a>.</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 noted by <a target="_blank" href="http://macrumors.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors.com</a>, Apple is looking to hire <a target="_blank" href="https://jobs.apple.com/us/search?#&t=0&sb=req_open_dt&so=1&lo=0*USA&pN=1&openJobId=51547135" rel="noopener noreferrer">data scientists</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://jobs.apple.com/us/search?#mixes&t=0&sb=req_open_dt&so=1&lo=0*USA&pN=1&openJobId=51547217" rel="noopener noreferrer">advanced app developers</a>, based in Seattle, following its acquisition of <a target="_blank" href="https://turi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Turi</a>, a "machine learning platform for developers and data scientists.”</p>

<p>Ireland's cabinet may be given more time to decide on whether to back the finance minister's recommendation that Dublin appeal the European Commission's ruling against its tax dealings with Apple, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-apple-ireland-idUSKCN116136" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>.</p>

<p>Griffin Technology has announced its <a target="_blank" href="http://griffintechnology.com/us/itrip-clip-bluetooth-headphone-adapter)" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTrip Clip</a>, a Bluetooth audio adapter that converts any pair of wired headphones to wireless headphones. This could come in handy if the “iPhone 7” does indeed ditch the traditional audio jack as rumors claim. </p>

<p>Mirle Automation, a Taiwanese firm, has developed equipment for making a 3D curved glass chassis, and has entered the supply chain for the 2017 iPhone series, according to a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20160830PM201.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Commercial Times</em> report</a>.</p>

<p>True North Software has debuted Station 1.0, a multilevel (hierarchical) launcher for Mac OS X. It’s designed to help promote a more natural organization of applications and documents into folders. </p>

<p>Garmin has announced the <a target="_blank" href="http://garmin.com/virb" rel="noopener noreferrer">VIRB Ultra 30</a>, a waterproof action camera that can shoot Ultra HD footage at 4K/30fps or take 12-megapixel photos. It can also be used with Mac compatible software.</p>

<p>olloclip has unveiled announced the <a href="http://mambocomm.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=97b849fffadda065b1382d426&id=24bd0d31e6&e=2a399ba615">Pivot</a>, a compact articulating grip optimized for mobile videography. iPhone compatible, it features an articulating hub that provides 225 degrees of rotation to ensure proper positioning.</p>

<p>ProtectStar has introduced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.protectstar.com/en/camera-guard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Camera Guard Professional 2016</a>, a safety software solution for Mac OS X. It’s designed to make sure that no hacker, spy or malware can observe you or listen in on you. </p>