Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent for “collaborative document editing,” which hints at enhanced features for the iCloud collaboration features available for Pages, Keynotes, and Numbers users.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has donated Rs 70 million (about $1 million) towards the ongoing relief work addressing the flooding in Kerala, India.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A security flaw in Apple's online store exposed the account PINs of more than 72 million T-Mobile customers, according to <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nicolenguyen/tmobile-att-account-pin-security-flaw-apple" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>BuzzFeed News</em></a>. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,055,897) for “systems, methods, and computer-readable media for placing an asset on a three-dimensional model.” It involves a head-mounted augmented reality/virtual reality headset: the rumored “Apple Glasses,” which are expected in 2020.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">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 this week’s picks.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, at the end of each week day, we’ll offer this wrap-up of news items you should check out.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple may soon adopt a new power-saving backplane technology for iPhone displays for longer battery life, according to <a href="http://www.ihsmarkit.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">IHS Markit</a>. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A <a href="http://www.slashleaks.com/l/alleged-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-2018-case-with-mysterious-new-cutout-on-the-back" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reported “leak”</a> has popped up that purportedly shows a new case (pictured) for the upcoming iPad Pro models, with the internal shots of the plain case appearing to have a new cut-out on one side that could be used for a relocated Smart Connector. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em>PCMag</em> <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/363269/why-do-people-switch-between-mobile-operating-systems" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">has conducted</a> a survey of 2,500 U.S. consumers to find out why folks switch between mobile operating systems — mainly, iOS and Android.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fantom Drives’ new <a href="https://www.fantomdrives.com/gforce-typec-external-ssd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">G-Force 3.1</a> is a high performance SSD that may well be the perfect external drive for use with the new MacBook Pros, especially for those doing intensive video work in apps like Final Cut Pro X.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20180240447) for “dynamic music authoring.” It involves, well, a method for authoring music and likely involves current and future versions of GarageBand and Logic Pro X.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, at the end of each week day, we’ll offer this wrap-up of news items you should check out.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jamf, which specializes in Apple device management, has announced a set of updates to its Apple device management solution for small and medium businesses, Jamf Now. Customers can immediately begin deploying packages on macOS devices, custom applications on iOS devices and leveraging restrictions to swiftly set up, manage and protect their Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, according to Nick Amundsen, vice president, Jamf Now. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Twelve South has launched the <a href="https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/plugbug-duo?utm_source=twelvesouth.com+subscribers&utm_campaign=7ac7140464-PlugBug+Duo+-+Full+List&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_76703c9491-7ac7140464-59275963&mc_cid=7ac7140464&mc_eid=4cec9fbb29" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PlugBug Duo</a>, a $49.99 device that snaps onto your Apple MacBook power adapter and adds two traditional USB charging ports. It allows you to charge your MacBook, headphones and battery pack from just one outlet. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has introduced new ways customers can enjoy and support America’s national parks with an Apple Pay donation program and Apple Watch Activity Challenge.</p>