<p>Apple has updated macOS to version 10.13.4. It’s available via the Updates section of the Mac App Store. According to the release notes, the upgrade improves the stability, performance, and security of your Mac, and it is recommended for all users</p>
<p>Apple has released <a target="_blank" href="https://swift.org/download/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Swift 4.1</a> for developers, an upgrade of its programming language. It contains updates to the core language, including more support for generics, new build options, as well as minor enhancements to Swift Package Manager and Foundation. </p>
<p>Apple released AudioOS 11.3, an updated version of the software that powers the HomePod. It should update automatically in the background. If it doesn’t, you can manually check for updates in the Home app.</p>
<p>Apple is tweaking privacy controls for its devices and cloud services to comply with strict new European rules as Facebook, reports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-29/apple-revamps-privacy-controls-to-comply-with-new-european-law" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Bloomberg</em></a>.</p>
<p>Apple has announced tvOS 11.3, which includes frame rate matching features that were previously only available on the Apple TV 4K.</p>
<p>Apple has released watchOS 4.3 for the Apple Watch. You install it via the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.</p>
<p>Apple has released iOS 11.3 with a Battery Health tool, a Health Records feature, ARKit 1.5, Business Chat, new Animoji, and more. You can download it by going to the Settings App, selecting General, then choosing Software Update.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ikmultimedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IK Multimedia</a> has announced Syntronik Deluxe, the expanded version of the synth powerhouse for Mac and PC systems. It adds five new synths, available both as a collection or as separate synths. </p>
<p>Apple has filed for two patents involving augmented and virtual displays. Patent number 20180089900 is for a virtual display system, and patent number 20180089901 is for an immersive virtual display. Both are for vehicles.</p>
<p>Apple is teaming up with Fanatics, which specializes in licensed sports merchandise, to offer 20% off sporting gear for a limited time.</p>
<p>Apple Music now sports a new Music Videos section ahead of the full release of iOS 11.3 for iPhones and iPads other than the new 9.7-inch iPad. iOS 11.3 <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2018/3/28/zzd62ni8fpb64nhb49wcthrosmx0ra" rel="noopener noreferrer">was introduced</a> for it yesterday.</p>
<p>iPhone and iPad users worldwide have installed more than 13 million augmented reality apps built expressly using Apple’s ARKit framework since they debuted on Sept. 19, 2018, Sensor Tower <a target="_blank" href="https://sensortower.com/solutions/store-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer">Store Intelligence</a> data shows.</p>
<p>Mosa Motion Graphics’ Green Screen Pro for macOS is a helper app that brings 3D and 2D motion effects to iMovie and Final Cut Pro X users. It has a library of 100-plus green screen CGI clips. They include motion graphics action animations and FX idioms of pop culture touchstones. All are rendered as green screen clips, ready for use in a video project.</p>
<p>You can set up your HomePod, Apple TV 4K, Apple TV (4th generation), or iPad as a home hub to automate and remotely control your HomeKit accessories from your iOS device. </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>
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