Dennis Sellers

<p>In discussing <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2017/12/13/apple-awards-finisar-390-million-from-its-advanced-manufacturing-fund" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple’s $390 million investment</a> in Finisar, a manufacturer of optical communications components, Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/13/apple-coo-jeff-williams-we-could-invest-more-than-1-billion-in-us.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNBC</em></a> that the $1 billion allotted for the Advanced Manufacturing Fund is "absolutely not" a final threshold.</p>

<p>It’s easy to use Safari in macOS High Sierra and iCloud Keychains to keep your credit card data in sync between your Mac and iOS devices. And it’s easy to add a credit card:</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://shop.audified.com/products/intone-2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Audiffex's inTone2</a> is a multifaceted multichannel effects processor, software mixing console, virtual instruments host, and flexible multitrack zonal player for macOS 10.8 or higher.</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 has released iOS 11.2.1 for the iPhone and iPad, and tvOS 11.2.1 for the Apple TV.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.addigy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Addigy</a>, a provider of cloud-based Mac management software, has announced significant business milestones as the company’s technology platform gained widespread acceptance with businesses globally in 2017. The company says the growing popularity of the Mac spurred the growth.</p>

<p>Apple hasn't released sales figures for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, or the iPhone 8 Plus, but a new chart shows the most expensive of the three is also the most popular.</p>

<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>