Dennis Sellers

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Apple Card is now available in the U.S. Customers can apply for an <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-card/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Card</a> through the Wallet app on iPhone in minutes and start using it with Apple Pay in stores, in apps and on websites. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,384,519) for car doors with “adaptive positioning.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">As noted by <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/digital-and-mobile/8527773/apple-music-shazam-trending-chart" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Billboard,</a> Apple has launched the Shazam Discovery Top 50 chart, which will highlight the top 50 songs from emerging artists that are trending in the U.S. and 10 other countries.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Apple TV+ streaming service will arrive in November and cost $9.99 per month, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-19/apple-is-targeting-launch-of-apple-video-service-by-november" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a><em>. </em>The article, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the matter,” says Apple will start with a small selection (five) of shows, then add more “frequently” over several months. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Some of the best iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessories are those that do their job with taking up a lot of room. One example, is Satechi’s <a href="http://email.maxborgesagency.com/c/eJwVUMuKwzAQ-5rkFjPj-HnIoe1u_2PicZpAmhjbSzd_v14QSAKBhHjyEjAs_TY19uDAoQaQVqBw5vmAL3u7O1QWHt-dgjf9zmd-xUKveIRLhPPdrxMaqb0GqZk4gETLmkbmkRG1wWXp92mtNZVuvHXy2VCoxrBu4oi1uZRP_gm1NGnlZ6hXikMYEg-B8hBWan15IKZUY-7zxPE4tiJK3PeYSxtFKe3xc-adRT2Zrr5OpD1aMzttrAM1W68Vz8YAwcIoUf1HpKEZwRmjpBy1Z-VMDEijby8Q8B8qKFSt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">72W Type-C PD Car Charger</a> and Apple MFi Certified <a href="http://email.maxborgesagency.com/c/eJwdUMluwyAU_Br7ZvTY4eBDmjb_8Vi8SAQsIGrz96WVRppFcxhNWC0D6rf5XAdbMGCoBGCaUGLU4w6f-vZhqNBw_5oEPPHHlbrHhnvM_k18ec7HilY7vgnOguOOOaM5xBExGbUQwO2c1qP3q038NrHHQMMe_XGSHPtwVy3h5Xsb8tXc4pdelnTuR89n3hd_YN3_BboU57qGmPPZSIspxdrGKLyuFL9LTYH0EvA99xWlpVo5I5U2IJy2UgSnFCBsgTIq_ipMoaNglBKMcWmDMCp6ityOFxDCL3H6VSc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">USB-C to Lightning Cable</a>. Using the latest Power Delivery technology, you can connect devices using the USB-C Lightning Cable to the 72W Car Charger and charge up to two devices simultaneously while on-the-go. And one of those devices can be a Mac laptop!</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/today/collection/chicago-music-industry-summit/michiganavenue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">has announced</a> the second annual Chicago Music Industry Summit starting Aug. 31 at Apple Michigan Avenue for a month of sessions with leaders in the local music scene. Apple describes the month-long event as a way to “connect with others and tap into creative resources to help further your career in music and the arts.”</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">A new survey from <a href="http://decluttr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Decluttr</a>, a tech buy-back site and refurbished tech seller, reveals that one in four iPhone owners plan to purchase the new iPhone when it’s released, despite its rumored lack of updates. Even <em>after</em> learning about the few anticipated updates, 82% say they <span style="text-decoration:underline">still</span> intend to purchase Apple’s newest device. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Bill Stasior, who once headed Apple’s Siri development team, has left Apple to be one of Microsoft's vice presidents of technology, reporting to Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott, per <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apples-former-siri-boss-joins-microsoft-ai-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Information</a>. At Microsoft, he’ll lead an artificial intelligence group, the article adds.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/08/19/apple-arcade-subscription-price/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">9to5Mac</a>, Apple’s upcoming Apple Arcade game streaming service may cost $4.99 per month. The Sellers Research Group (that’s me) hopes the rumor is true. I was anticipating $6.99 per month.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Apple comes in at 16th place on Fortune’s <a href="https://fortune.com/change-the-world/2019/search/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Change the World” list,</a> which highlights companies that leverage their businesses to drive profit and to create societal good.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">For the first time, Apple Korea revealed on Monday figures for its local employment in South Korea, reports <a href="http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190819000795" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Korea Herald</a>.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Impossible Foods has hired Ravi Thakkar, a former product manager at Apple, in the new position of vice president of Product Management.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Global sales of smart speakers continued to soar in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, reaching 30.3 million units, nearly double the same period in 2018, according to the latest research from <a href="https://www.strategyanalytics.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Strategy Analytics</a>. </p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">From Aug.17-25, Apple is donating $10 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made with Apple Pay at any Apple Store, on <a href="http://apple.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">apple.com</a>, or in the Apple Store app.</p>

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">On a regular basis, Apple World Today 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>