Dennis Sellers

<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 released iOS 11.2.1 for the iPhone and iPad, and tvOS 11.2.1 for the Apple TV.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.addigy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Addigy</a>, a provider of cloud-based Mac management software, has announced significant business milestones as the company’s technology platform gained widespread acceptance with businesses globally in 2017. The company says the growing popularity of the Mac spurred the growth.</p>

<p>Apple hasn't released sales figures for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, or the iPhone 8 Plus, but a new chart shows the most expensive of the three is also the most popular.</p>

<p>ForeSee, which specializes in “voice of customer” solutions, has announced the results of its annual <a target="_blank" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Flearn.foresee.com%2Ffxi-retail-cx-rankings-edition-lp&esheet=51729372&newsitemid=20171213005605&lan=en-US&anchor=Retail+Customer+Experience+%28CX%29+Rankings&index=2&md5=3c1631538d38b2f8677d7608cfd45d17" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retail Customer Experience (CX) Rankings</a>. Apple places number one on the list for its retail store customer service and reputation.</p>

<p>Hurricane Irma, iPhone 8, and iPhone X were the world's <a target="_blank" href="https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2017/GLOBAL/" rel="noopener noreferrer">three most popular search terms on Google</a> this year, followed by Matt Laura, and Meghan Markle.</p>

<p>Apple has announced the latest award from its $1 billion Advanced Manufacturing Fund. Finisar, a manufacturer of optical communications components, will receive $390 million as part of Apple’s commitment to support innovation and job creation by American manufacturers.</p>

<p>As shown by the newly granted patent 9,842,429 Apple wants your iPhone and iPad to be able to generate a 3D model based on recordings made with the device.</p>

<p>Did you know that iPhones (and iPads) have a built-in magnifier? It’s a feature that everyone will find helpful when print is tiny. It is especially useful for those of us with visual impairments. </p>

<p>Different parts of the world have different call number for emergency services. However, with the iPhone X, you can have the proper emergency SOS at your beck and call.</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 continues to expand its video team. The tech giant has hired two business affairs execs — Philip Matthys from Hulu and Jennifer Wang Grazier from Legendary Entertainment — for “key roles” on its expanding original entertainment team, reports <em><a target="_blank" href="http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/apple-philip-matthys-hulu-jennifer-wang-grazier-legendary-1202637357/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Variety</a>.</em> </p>

<p>Apple has updated its updated its existing AirPort devices with firmware updates that patches vulnerabilities to KRACK attacks that allow a malicious hacker to bypass WPA2 encryption on Wi-Fi networks and make a user's data easy to view. </p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 9,839,851) for “allowing media and gaming environments to effectively interact and/or affect each other.” Basically, it allows games on an Apple device — Mac, iPhone, or iPad —  to use and share data from your music and photo libraries.</p>

<p>Caleb Sasser, the co-founder of Panic, which makes macOS and iOS apps, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/cabel/status/940669442165415936" rel="noopener noreferrer">has tweeted</a> that the iMac Pro features some new Apple custom silicon: the T2 chip, which makes it the most secure Mac desktop ever.</p>