Dennis Sellers

<p>Portrait Lighting on the iPhone X allows you to control lighting effects with shadows, spotlights, and more. Although still in beta mode, it works pretty well.</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>Bummer. Apple is having more software problems with both iOS and macOS.</p>

<p>Apple has released iOS 11.2 with support for Apple Pay Cash,7.5-watt charging on compatible devices, and various bug fixes and improvements. </p>

<p>There’s a lot happening in the world of Apple news this week. Following are the hottest articles for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1.</p>

<p>ParkerVision — a developer, manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor technology solutions for wireless applications — says the Munich court rejected the request by Apple and certain of its subsidiaries that ParkerVision be required to post a bond as required of a non-German entity. </p>

<p>According to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.digitimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">DigiTimes Research</a>, Apple is planning a 9.7-inch iPad for next year that will cost about $259. </p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hexbrand.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HEX</a> has released a new collection of cases and wallets for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hexbrand.com/collections/star-wars" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPhone in collaboration with Star Wars</a>. The next film in the series, <em>Star Wars: The Last Jedi</em>, opens Dec. 15.</p>

<p>According to the latest market share survey from <a target="_blank" href="http://netmarkeshare.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">NetMarketShare</a>, the market share for both macOS and iOS dipped (slightly)  last month. </p>

<p>Want an iPhone X for Christmas? You’re in luck. Shipping estimates for the next gen smartphone have improved, so you can have one under your Christmas tree.</p>

<p>Apple has been granted a second patent (number 20170347182) for the upcoming AirPod case that will work with its AirPod charging system, due in early 2018.</p>

<p>Don’t want to fork out $129 for Apple’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ2R2LL/A/magic-trackpad-2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Magic Trackpad 2</a>? Have an iPad or iPhone? Don’t mind having (potentially) the world’s biggest trackpad for use with a desktop Mac? Then check out <a target="_blank" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rowmote-pro-remote-control-for-mac/id315316036?mt=8" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rowmote Pro: Remote Control for Mac</a>.</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 has launched the <a target="_blank" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-heart-study/id1277240928?mt=8" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Heart Study</a> app, which is designed to facilitate research study using Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and notify users who may be experiencing atrial fibrillation (AFib).</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.alivecor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">AliveCor</a>, which specializes in FDA-cleared personal electrocardiogram (EKG) technology, has announced FDA clearance of its $199 KardiaBand in the U.S.</p>