Dennis Sellers

<p>A smarter watch band will play a crucial role in Apple Watch's future as a personal technology device as they begin to incorporate technology and gain additional importance for wearable computing, Neil Cybart of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aboveavalon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Above Avalon </a>— which is focused on analyzing Apple from a Wall Street and Silicon Valley perspective — said in <a target="_blank" href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/3963814-apple-watchs-future-will-include-smart-watch-bands?auth_param=19ncqg:1bgf0be:fc1c1efec55f54c9373677146d3c313f&uprof=53&dr=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">a 2016 Seeking Alpha article</a>. A newly granted patent shows that Apple is looking into such technology — and is considering taking it beyond the smartwatch.</p>

<p>Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees in an email to employeesthat the company has helped raise over $3 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, both through its own donations and donations from customers. As noted by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanmac/heres-what-apple-ceo-tim-cook-had-to-say-about-hurricane" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>BuzzFeed</em></a>, the full email is below:</p>

<p>Virtual Space OOO's 3D Molecules Editor for macOS makes it easy to build and manipulate 3D molecular models of organic and inorganic compounds. The app is great for any high school or college student in chemistry courses, and there's a help button that provides screen shots showing how to use it.</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>Kingston Digital has announced its first dual interface USB with a Lightning connector: the <a target="_blank" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingstongo.com%2Fbolt&esheet=51676403&newsitemid=20170830006193&lan=en-US&anchor=DataTraveler%C2%AE+Bolt%E2%84%A2+Duo&index=2&md5=1308f2d41d9d3ba838d7a97a155ce7ff" rel="noopener noreferrer">DataTraveler Bolt Duo</a> for Apple’s iPhone and iPad. It’s designed specifically to free up space on Apple devices with limited memory.</p>

<p>By the end-of-day (Eastern time), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is stopping to accept all feedback on its proposal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/27/15456472/fcc-reveals-net-neutrality-killing-proposal" rel="noopener noreferrer">to reverse net neutrality</a>.</p>

<p>Twelve South — which makes a variety of Apple accessories and peripherals — calls Charleston, SC home, which means they’re no strangers to hurricanes and the devastation that follows.</p>

<p>Western Digital has launched <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wdc.com/products/personal-cloud-storage/my-cloud-home.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Cloud Home</a>, a new personal cloud storage solution designed to let you take control of your digital content. </p>

<p>B-Eng has introduced Compare Anything 1.0 for macOS. It’s a stand-alone utility designed for comparing files of any type. </p>

<p>Matias has announced the Wired Aluminum Keyboard for Mac, which the company is positioning as a replacement for Apple’s discontinued wired Mac keyboards. The new keyboard sports a built-in USB 2.0 hub and precision volume dial.</p>

<p><em>Reuters</em> reports that a consortium led by Bain Capital and including Apple has <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-toshiba-accounting-idUSKCN1BA13K" rel="noopener noreferrer">offered</a> a revised last-ditch bid for Toshiba's chip division that’s worth $18 billion.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RJUp_NebnX8Glt3exjmF7y-CS7LqgDgjE4jsA3Xpsdv3ndn5LHMrLT92kGmwnSkar0nwV5zg9e7KeZuX8lEjxNcux_NKRcSNDiMNMpV3DYVBpySy7SEuqOLnNM8jhVS5arcaZwq5xuoX0cjpsUU415DfnTyPcQ4uR_UtNL3AEMw=&c=CmqByfHDaxa5tHgzjlwTp2ySzdtj69vko83u7hLrKezWP1fkaO1YgA==&ch=d62GuMg0u6l0q9IFzvY2ase30PmmRjDUAEBfax_qkJh4lxHLNi1I_Q==" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kensington</a> has announced the $59 BlackBelt Rugged Case for Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad. It’s built with military-grade protection and an integrated hand.</p>

<p>AssistiveWare's Wrise 1.0 for macOS is a text-to-speech-powered word processor designed to make reading and writing accessible for most people thanks to its highlighting, zoom and EasyReading mode.</p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 9,749,000) for “drop countermeasures for electronic device,” which is designed to make iPhones, iPads, iPod touches and perhaps even Mac laptops less likely to sustain damage if dropped.</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>