Dennis Sellers

<p>If you're a Creative Cloud or Creative Suite user, you should check out Code Line's Art View, a Quick Look enhancement that offers "quick answers to common questions."</p>

<p>A study by Kansas State University says that people who spend more than six hours sitting each day are at higher risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Which means you need to be taking more standing breaks (at least once every 30 minutes) -- and perhaps using "healthier" chairs such as the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gaiam.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">BalanceBall from Gaiam</a>. <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/kepk3eg" rel="noopener noreferrer">The research</a> involved 63,048 middle-aged men but US scientists say the findings are likely to also apply to women.</p>

<p>The data experts at <a href="https://www.specout.com/">SpecOut</a>, a consumer tech research site powered by <a href="https://www.graphiq.com/">Graphic</a>, has <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2016/07/the-best-laptop-computers-for-college-students-in-2016/)" rel="noopener noreferrer">developed a list </a>of the top laptops for students entering college in 2016. Apple has three of the top 10 entries. </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>The rumor mill is certainly in overdrive lately. We haven’t even seen the “iPhone 7” (or is it the iPhone 6SE?), and there new rumors about 2017’s “iPhone 8” (or will it be the “iPhone 7”). According to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20160725PD202.html?mod=3&q=APPLE" rel="noopener noreferrer">DigiTimes</a>, next year’s Apple smartphone — which, for simplicity’s sake, I’ll simply refer to as “iPhone 2017” — may sport an iris sensor.</p>

<p>Apple has agreed to lease more than 40,000 square feet of office space in Bengaluru, India, where the company plans to set up a development center, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/real-estate/apple-leases-more-than-40000-sq-ft-office-space-in-bengaluru/articleshow/53371517.cms" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Economic Times</a>, quoting three unnamed “people familiar with the matter.”</p>

<p>Apple retained sixth place among laptop shipments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, according to new data from the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.idc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IDC research group</a>, trailing HP, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS, and Acer.</p>

<p>Ford is expanding its SYNC 3 connectivity platform, allowing compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto throughout its entire 2017 U.S. vehicle lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks and electrified vehicles.</p>

<p>Satechi’s <a target="_blank" href="http://www.satechi.net/index.php/satechi-desk-mat-mate-pad-24-x-14-black" rel="noopener noreferrer">Desk Mat & Mate</a> is a workspace accessory for adults and children. Available in eight colors, it protects any surface area from scratches and spills while also doubling as a comfortable resting surface for your hands while writing, typing, using the mouse or coloring.</p>

<p>If you're a LEGO fan or Marvel comics fan, you'll love <a target="_blank" href="https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/legomarvelsuperheroes/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LEGO Marvel Super Heroes</a> from Feral Interactive. The graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is fun, and there are over 100 Marvel super heroes involved. </p>

<p>According to mobile phone blogger, Evan Blass, the iPhone 7 is coming in just under two months. I think he’s probably right.</p>

<p>A handful of unofficial Apple stores were picketed and social media users encouraged each other to destroy their Apple goods, “in a rare instance of the tech firm being targeted as a symbol of perceived injustice following an international ruling against Chinese territorial claims,” reports <a target="_blank" href="http://venturebeat.com/2016/07/23/apple-stores-picketed-in-china-as-part-of-anti-u-s-demonstrations/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>.</p>

<p>Western Digital Corp. has announced that its <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.g-technology.com&esheet=51382563&newsitemid=20160719005066&lan=en-US&anchor=G-Technology&index=1&md5=9ed28d7bade12a0b1f0608bb32120246">G-Technology</a> product lines are getting more capacity and increased performance to keep up with the growing needs of creative professionals and consumers capturing vast amounts of high-resolution content, including video and digital photography.</p>

<p><a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avira.com%2F&esheet=51383679&newsitemid=20160719005884&lan=en-US&anchor=Avira&index=1&md5=8171322e59fbf3bf547d89d830509f81">Avira</a>, a security software company, has launched <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avira.com%2Fen%2Favira-antivirus-pro%3Fx-a-source%3Dpr%26x-a-medium%3Davprocmp%26utm_source%3Dpr%26utm_medium%3Davprocmp&esheet=51383679&newsitemid=20160719005884&lan=en-US&anchor=Mac+Antivirus+Pro&index=2&md5=3e1508eb4c950429ee18901cd6096b9a">Mac Antivirus Pro</a>, a channel-optimized version of its AV security software for OS X devices.</p>

<p>eMarketer, a research firm, has released <a target="_blank" href="http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Apples-Share-of-US-Smartphone-Market-Creeps-Back-Up/1014245?ecid=NL1001" rel="noopener noreferrer">a report</a> on U.S. and UK market share for the iPhone and iPad. It shows that the iPhone’s market share is creeping back up (at least globally), while the iPad’s market share continues to decline.</p>