Dennis Sellers

<p>You know that you’re test driving a classy product when it comes with white gloves. But <a href="http://www.solisaudio.com">Solis</a>’ SO-7500 and SO-8000 come with such an accessory, so you don’t mar their glossy surfaces. (Although let’s be realistic; you’re probably don’t going to don them every time you handle the speaker systems.)</p>

<p>Recently I had something bad happen to one of my newest hard drives—an 8TB USB 3 drive named "8TB of Backups." I walked in the office one morning to find it offline and unwilling to mount. </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>Jamf, which specializes in Apple device management, has announced both compatibility and key feature support for the upcoming Apple releases of iOS, macOS and tvOS. </p>

<p>In a note to clients — as noted by<em> <a target="_blank" href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/26/iphone-x-plus-pricing-more/" rel="noopener noreferrer">9to5Mac</a></em> — RBC Capital analyst Amit Daryanani says the upcoming iPhone X Plus will start at $999, while the refreshed iPhone X itself will start at $899 (a drop of $100).</p>

<p>Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine told the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43515185" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>BBC</em></a> that streaming services are too similar - and need to diversify to survive. He added that Apple’s streaming service needs more original content. </p>

<p>Producers and entertainment executives who have met recently with Apple executives said the company has been leaning toward TV programming in keeping with its “bright, optimistic brand identity” and that the high giant will begin rolling out its slate of online programming somewhere between March 2019 and the summer of that year, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/25/business/media/apple-hollywood-streaming.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The New York Times</em></a>.</p>

<p>Japanese language blog Macotakara — as noted by <a target="_blank" href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/03/26/rumor-apple-preps-new-iphone-x-color-refreshed-97-inch-ipad-arriving-in-q3" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em> </a>—claims Apple may introduce a new gold iPhone X color to reinvigorate sales amid seasonal declines. </p>

<p>Apple is holding <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2018/3/16/apple-plans-education-event-in-chicago-on-march-27?rq=March%2027" rel="noopener noreferrer">an educational event</a> in Chicago at 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, March 27, to present “creative new ideas for teachers and students.” <strong>Here’s what I think we’ll see:</strong></p>

<p>Apple has filed for a patent (number 20180082135) for a vehicle video system. Images would be obtained using cameras mounted on a vehicle, and at least a portion of the obtained images are displayed on a screen. </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>In 2017 revenues from recorded music in the U.S. increased 16.5% at an estimated retail value to $8.7 billion, continuing the growth from the previous year. These increases came primarily from growth in paid music subscriptions to services like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Tidal, Pandora and others, which grew by more than 50%, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.riaa.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">RIAA</a>), the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies.</p>

<p>Speaking at the annual China Development Forum in Beijing, Apple CEO Tim Cook called for “calm heads” and more open trade, amid rising fears of a trade war between the U.S. and China, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://in.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china-apple/apples-tim-cook-calls-for-calm-heads-on-china-u-s-trade-idINKBN1H005K" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Reuters</em></a>.</p>

<p>In a report to clients — as noted by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.macrumors.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>MacRumors</em></a> — KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the low cost, 9.7-inch iPad Pro expected to debut at next week’s Apple education event will add Apple Pencil support.</p>

<p>Ireland <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-apple-taxavoidance/ireland-chooses-investment-firms-to-manage-apple-cash-idUSKBN1GZ1PW?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29" rel="noopener noreferrer">has chosen the investment firms</a> it wants to collect $18.5 billion  in disputed back taxes from Apple.</p>