Dennis Sellers

<p>KODAK has unveiled the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kodakphotoprinter.com/kodak-dock" rel="noopener noreferrer">Photo Printer Dock</a> for use with the iPhone, iPad Android gadgets and digital camera users. It prints color 4x6 photos while simultaneously charging up to two devices.</p>

<p>There are a plethora of hubs for use with the 2016-2017 MacBook Pros and 12-inch MacBooks, but sometimes you just need a compact dock with specific functions. Enter Moshi’s $124.95 <a target="_blank" href="http://Symbus USB-C Hub" rel="noopener noreferrer">Symbus USB-C Hub</a>.</p>

<p>One Stop Systems (OSS) has introduced the $999 <a target="_blank" href="http://magma.com/products/thunderbolt-expansion/expressbox-3t-v3/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ExpressBox 3T-V3</a>, an expansion chassis with three full length PCIe slots. The EB3T-V3 is fully Thunderbolt certified and features plug and play installation.</p>

<p>Apple has set up a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">webpage</a> urging visitors to contribute a fundraiser for victims of last week’s deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London. The number of people dead or presumed dead remains at 79, but the true number could be higher. </p>

<p>The Live Photos feature of recent iPhones is a lot of fun. It captures 1.5 seconds of movement surrounding a 12-megapixel still image (think the “moving newspaper" photos in the Harry Potter films). If you want to play the video portion of a Live Photo in macOS Sierra, here’s how:</p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 20170180547) for “generating a dynamic user interface representing an arbitrary content provider back-end.” It involves the interaction between iPhones and iPads and the company’s CarPlay technology.</p>

<p>Felix Lisczyk has introduced SnipNotes for macOS, which extends the existing iOS app. It combines a configurable clipboard manager with an intelligent note-taking app.</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>Earlier this month at the Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple unveiled the upcoming <a target="_blank" href="http://apple.com/imac-pro" rel="noopener noreferrer">iMac Pro</a>, a new workstation-class product line designed for pro users with demanding workflows. Now we (possibly) have a few more details.</p>

<p>Pioneer and Onkyo U.S.A Corp. have announces a new “Smart Mute” feature for the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pioneerrayz.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rayz and Rayz Plus Lightning earphones</a>, along with new Rayz Plus colors - black and rose gold - which are available exclusively at <a target="_blank" href="http://apple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple.com</a> and at Apple Retail stores worldwide for $99.95 and $149.95, respectively.</p>

<p>Apple supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn Technology Group, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-22/foxconn-s-terry-gou-vows-to-keep-pursuing-a-toshiba-deal" rel="noopener noreferrer">plans</a> to invest $10 billion across the U.S. states starting with a $7 billion display-making plant.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.punchh.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Punchh</a> — a cloud-based technology platform that builds “engagement, loyalty and superior, customized experiences in the restaurant industry” has announced that Apple Pay users visiting participating restaurants will soon be able to not only pay for their purchases, but earn and redeem rewards and loyalty points using Apple Wallet.</p>

<p>iPhones could someday change the pace of the music you’re listening to depending on your mood and behavior. Apple has been granted a patent (number 20170177295) for “music synchronization arrangement.” It could also apply to the Apple Watch, but the smartphone seems the mostly likely candidate.</p>

<p>Want to buy a graphics chip company? Imagination Technologies, the British company that designed the graphics chips used in iOS devices, is for sale after losing 70% of its value after being ditched by its Apple, its biggest customer, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-imagination-tech-apple-sale-idUSKBN19D0H8?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>.</p>

<p>If you don’t need a complete case for your 10.5-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro, check out the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sfbags.com/products/dash-sleeve-for-ipad-pro" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dash iPad Pro Sleeve</a> from Waterfield Designs. Although I’d recommend a full case for hauling the tablet very far (hey, it’s expensive) this $89 sleeve is suitable for, well, dashing off somewhere with the iPad Pro in tow.</p>