Dennis Sellers

<p>Bank of America Merrill Lynch <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/09/apple-shares-to-soar-on-president-trumps-tax-reform-bank-of-america-predicts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">reiterates</a> its “buy” rating and $180 price target for Apple, forecast that President Trump’s tax reform plan will benefit the company.</p>

<p>Apple has <a target="_blank" href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208079" rel="noopener noreferrer">released iTunes 12.6.3</a>, which reintroduces the ability to download App Store apps and ringtones from within the iTunes desktop software. However, this update isn’t targeted to the general end user.</p>

<p>Have you ever wondered if the electricity bill that you get each month is really the amount you should pay or are they over charging you? That's where the PowerCost Monitor from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.BlueLineInnovations.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blueline Innovations</a> comes into play.</p>

<p>Future iOS and macOS devices could sport a 3D interface — or at least an interface with three-dimensional elements. The company has filed for a patent (number 9,778,815) for “three dimensional users interface effects on a display.”</p>

<p>The Do Not Disturb feature of iOS usually kicks in automatically, but you can set it manually. The feature is designed to help users stay more focused while they’re behind the wheel of an automobile. </p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://akvis.com/en/points/index.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">AKVIS 's AKVIS Points </a>for macOS lets you easily convert images into pointillism paintings. This painting technique is characterized by applying of separate brush strokes in the form of dots or spots.</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>According to the latest market share survey from <a target="_blank" href="http://netmarkeshare.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">NetMarketShare</a>, the market share for macOS rose while iOS dipped (slightly)  last month. </p>

<p>Favorite FTP is a new FTP client for macOS that automatically scans local and remote folders and synchronizes them.</p>

<p>128bit Technologies has introduced <a target="_blank" href="https://macappware.com/software/mac-font-manager-deluxe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Font Manager Deluxe</a>, a font installer and previewer for macOS 10.11 and newer. </p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 9,776,364) for a 3D printing system that that includes a 3D printer — and 3D glasses should Apple ever enter that market.</p>

<p>With iOS 11, you can implement a Low Power Mode for your iPhone and add its icon to the Control Center. Here’s how:</p>

<p>Tibor Andre's Tune-Instructor provides handy workflow options for organizing iTunes files, plus playback controls on your Mac. With the software, users can organize their song libraries, lyrics, artwork, files, and folders however they wish. </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 CEO Tim Cook takes the third spot on <em>Vanity Fair</em>’s 2017 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/new-establishment-list" rel="noopener noreferrer">“New Establishment” list</a>, a ranking of “of tech savants, moguls, financiers, and entertainers, among others." That’s up from 11th in 2016. Ahead of him on the list are Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (second place) and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.</p>