Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As noted by <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2019/05/07/apple-id-bonus-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>9to5Mac</em></a>, now through May 10, Apple is offering an extra 10% bonus when adding funds to your Apple ID. This offer is valid on additions up to $200, delivering an additional $20 for free if you go with the maximum amount.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sap-conference-apple-idUSKCN1SD1VT?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5cd1b4f8df4239000111ce96&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>, Apple and SAP, which specializes in enterprise application software,  are are teaming up to help clients develop their own iOS business apps using Apple’s machine-learning technology.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rs3-tltm-iMCi7V5_1EzroYXRwF5mOKlNzAWuu4Ge67qp4yH3x-6s1WjA3SfoIRz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jamf</a>, which specializes in Apple management solutions, says it has extended its commitment and leadership in education with a series of advances across its portfolio of products – Jamf Pro, Jamf Connect and the new <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rDqy04hpyEcMwp3TD7kC4rP0U1myVfto5wSzID-v6Hp0UrKPS6Z4ytUCqERaaiF21pw-zJlnNUM90PYR1gWEcY6rkh87N1a62D2EuH0J6lU=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jamf School</a>. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">WaterField Designs has introduced the Tech Rolltop Backpack, a multi-use backpack that eliminates the need for a separate work, carry-on, and sports bag. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has filed for a patent (number 10,285,013) for “enhanced automotive passive entry,” which would allow you to replace your car’s key fob with your Apple Watch or iPhone.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Plugable has launched <a href="https://plugable.com/products/tbt3-40g80cm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their 0.8m Thunderbolt 3 Cable</a>. At this length, Plugable’s Thunderbolt 3 Cable is only other alternative besides Apple, is $14 cheaper than the Apple version.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-06/apple-wwdc-2019-ios-13-macos-10-15-watchos-6-tvos-features" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg has published  a lengthy report</a> on what it expects Apple to announce in iOS 13, watchOS 6 and macOS 10.15. The tech giant will almost certainly preview the new operating systems at next month’s Worldwide Developer Conference.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The global laptop market revenue is anticipated to reach $108.91 billion by 2025, according to a study by <a href="http://www.grandviewresearh.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grand View Research. </a>The research group says this growth will progress at a compound annual growth rate [CAGR] of 0.4% during the forecast period.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In a note to clients — as noted by <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/05/05/2019-iphone-expected-to-shift-to-mpi-antenna-tech-for-tech-robustness-supply-chain-advantages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider </em></a>— analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that this year’s iPhones will at least partially move to modified polyamide (MPI) antennae rather than all liquid crystal polymer as used by the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/1cc16026-6da7-11e9-80c7-60ee53e6681d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a report</a> from the <em>Financial Times</em>, the European Commission is launching an official probe into Apple’s alleged anti-competitive behavior — alleged that is by Spotity The commission considered the filing and customer sentiment in its decision to launch a probe, an investigation that could take years to complete, the article says. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple may be ramping up its Services with Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+ along with Apple Music just in time. <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zuora.com%2F&esheet=51975699&newsitemid=20190429005110&lan=en-US&anchor=Zuora%2C+Inc.&index=1&md5=784f3c7cda74336a20bc887576d01261" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zuora, Inc.</a>, a cloud-based subscription management platform provider, has released the findings of an international survey that found that subscription services are experiencing growth on a global scale as consumers around the world overwhelmingly prefer access to what they need and freedom from the burden of product ownership.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple is working on even better lens for upcoming iPhones. The tech giant has applied for a patent (number 20190129149) for “wide field of view five element lens system.” </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.sr2solutions.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SR2 Solutions </a>has launched a Cloud Storage Service and Personal Cloud Server designed to be easy to use and to help protect iPhone and Android users from hackers and digital disaster. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple may have <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2019/3/29/goodbye-airpower-we-hardly-knew-you-well-actually-we-didnt-know-you?rq=AirPower" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">canned plans for its AirPower </a>wireless charging station, but that doesn’t mean the tech giant might not perfect and release something similar in the future. The company has been granted a patent (number 10,277,056) for a wireless charging station.</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>