Dennis Sellers

<p>Despite earlier rumors, the upcoming iPhone upgrade will simply be dubbed the “iPhone 7” and “iPhone 7 Plus.” There won’t be an “iPhone 7 Pro,” according to a <em>Macotakara</em> <a href="http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/rumor/entry-30511.html">report </a>— as noted by <a target="_blank" href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/08/17/iphone-7-expected-to-continue-apples-normal-naming-conventions-no-pro-model" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a>.</p>

<p>Apple has announced a “significant commitment” by major supplier Lens Technology to run its Apple operations on entirely renewable energy. This unprecedented commitment, combined with zero waste compliance from all final assembly sites, furthers Apple’s efforts to help manufacturers lower their carbon footprint and reduce waste in China, helping to advance China’s transition to a new green economy, according to Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives.</p>

<p>Intel <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-16/intel-licenses-arm-technology-in-move-to-boost-foundry-business" rel="noopener noreferrer">has announced</a> a licensing technology deal with rival ARM Holdings. The two chipmakers, whose designs and technology dominate in computing and mobile, unveiled the agreement Tuesday at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mobipicker.com/imac-2016-specs-release-date-rumors-expected-feature-intel-kaby-lake-amd-zen-processor/" rel="noopener noreferrer">A new rumor </a>says a new iMac will launch in the last quarter of the year with either the latest Intel chipset, Kaby Lake, or AMD’s Zen processor, as well as AMD’s Polaris Graphics set.</p>

<p>Now here's a technology that sounds like a fun addition to an iMac and a replacement for the Thunderbolt Display (and on an Apple-branded HDTV, should the company reconsider plans for such a device): <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ultra-d.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ultra-D</a>. It's 3D without the glasses.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://learnfinalcut.wordpress.com/2016/08/16/indicators-point-to-an-update-to-final-cut-pro-in-october/" rel="noopener noreferrer">There are rumors</a> of a big Final Cut Pro upgrade coming in October. The rumor mill also suggests (hopes?) that a revamped Mac Pro might debut at the same time.</p>

<p>Apple is looking to hire a “Lyrics Curation Manager” for Apple Music, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/apple-recruiting-team-lyrics-curators-excellent-music-knowledge/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Music Business World</a>. According to <a target="_blank" href="https://jobs.apple.com/us/search?#&ss=music&t=0&sb=req_open_dt&so=1&lo=0*USA&pN=0&openJobId=49301943" rel="noopener noreferrer">the job listing</a>, the company is looking for a manager to lead a team of lyrics curators “with excellent writing skills, music knowledge, and attention to detail.”</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 has won an appeal in its tech patent battle with Farstone, a PC backup service, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/08/16/apple-wins-appeal-in-time-machine-tech-patent-infringement-suit" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a>.</p>

<p>Apple is among the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.epa.gov/greenpower/green-power-partnership-top-30-tech-telecom" rel="noopener noreferrer">Top 30 Tech & Telecom list</a> as compiled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The list represents the largest green power users among technology and telecommunications partners within the Green Power Partnership. The combined green power use of these organizations amounts to nearly 10.6 billion kilowatt-hours annually, which is equivalent to the electricity use of nearly 968,000 average American homes annually.</p>

<p>Apple CEO Tim Cook says Apple plans to build its first Asia-Pacific research and development center in China, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-china-idUSKCN10R14G?il=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>.</p>

<p>In addition to cutting component quotes for notebooks and smartphones, Apple plans to reduce its costs from servers, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20160816PD207.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">DigiTimes</a>. The Cupertino, California-based company has been seeking new server suppliers with lower quotes and “expects the move to give its existing server partners pressure on reducing their prices, according to sources from the upstream supply chain,” the article adds.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.raynersw.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rayner Software</a> has introduced KeyShade 1.0, their new password and information manager for Mac OS X (10.8 or higher) and iOS (8.3 or later). </p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 9,4176,706) for a “three dimensional user interface session control using depth sensors” that hints at a Mac user interface that utilizes gesture controls in much the same manner its <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2016/8/11/leap-motion-control-is-intriguing-and-fun-but-not-quite-ready-for-prime-time?rq=Leap" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leap Motion’s Leap control device.</a></p>

<p>Nuance Communications has announced its new suite of <a href="http://click.skem1.com/click?c6099-3veazj-12s7mdb5">Dragon professional productivity solutions for Mac OS X and Windows</a> that leverage Nuance Deep Learning technology to deliver upwards of 24% greater accuracy.</p>