Dennis Sellers

<p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blu-raydisc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)</a>  has completed an Ultra HD Blu-ray technical specification that will lead to the release of players and discs that support the new format. It will be begin licensing the format starting Aug. 24. However, don't expect any support from Apple.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">Analysts often Apple stock, often implying that the company is "doomed" if it doesn't enter a new market such as making televisions (the long-rumored "iTV") or automobiles (the currently rumored "Apple Car'). They ignore one of the reasons Apple has been successful: it does a few things well.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ibm.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IBM</a> has announced new cloud-based IT services to help clients "quickly, easily and securely" integrate Macs with their enterprise systems and applications. It's the latest development in the (relatively) new love fest between IBM and Apple. </p>

<p>For months, I've been using my iPhone 6 Plus with no problems. Recently, however, it began randomly freezing on me. If you've experiencing the same thing, or other problems, try the following solutions in order — AFTER you've backed up your iPhone data to your iCloud or iTunes.</p>

<p>Google Maps for Android devices recently added the ability to edit the names of locations on the map, save them to your personal Google account and search for them the next time you’re out and about. This is something that Apple's Maps should have already featured.</p>

<p>Citing "sources close to Apple," <a target="_blank" href="http://read.bi/1MHu2BB" rel="noopener noreferrer">Business Insider</a> reports that Apple is privately testing a U.S. mobile phone service, and is also in talks with European carriers to offer something similar. Back in 2011, Apple filed a patent regarding such a move.</p>

<p>Hi, Dennis Sellers here. I'm happy to be joining the Apple World Today team. It feels like I've come home.</p>