Dennis Sellers

<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>

<p>Twelve South has debuted the $149.99 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/hirise-pro-for-imac" rel="noopener noreferrer">HiRise Pro</a>, a stand that boosts your iMac, iMac Pro, or external display to one of four height variations.</p>

<p>Tired of carrying both a briefcase and a gym bag to work everyday? The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sfbags.com/products/atlas-executive-athletic-holdall-briefcase" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlas Executive Athletic Holdall</a> from WaterField Designs includes a briefcase compartment with padded laptop and tablet sleeves, plus organizational pockets for work essentials, a chamber for clothing, and a collapsible zippered pocket to keep shoes separated. </p>

<p>The iMac Pro is <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2017/12/12/want-an-imac-pro-you-can-order-one-in-two-days)" rel="noopener noreferrer">almost here</a>. To get the most out of its processing power, you might want to check out Western Digital's<a target="_blank" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.g-2Dtechnology.com_thunderbolt3&d=DwMGaQ&c=9wxE0DgWbPxd1HCzjwN8Eaww1--ViDajIU4RXCxgSXE&r=Ae-ddWOwoh4NkhdNQqwytF777FFQNfo1mheV5hbnDe4&m=RvPqFXQ3vcRrCXG-HWyBU5BtP0cXnXLwr4TuUZskE50&s=V0pm3ReoLeO2pDhXTdmoW1Dd4515rBWFXVQFoj8aWJg&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer"> G-Technology branded Thunderbolt 3 line</a>. </p>

<p>Feral Interactive has released Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for the Mac. It’s available for $59.59 at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.feralinteractive.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Feral website</a> and Stream.</p>