Dennis Sellers

<p>A newly granted Apple patent (number 20170170859) for an “accessory case for wireless electronic device” will only add fuel to the <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2017/6/14/rumor-wireless-charging-waterproof-bodies-3d-sensing-modules-coming-to-at-least-some-iphone-8-models" rel="noopener noreferrer">speculation</a> that the upcoming “iPhone 8” will have wireless charging. </p>

<p>Synology has launched the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.synology.com/products/DS1517" rel="noopener noreferrer">DiskStation DS1517</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.synology.com/products/DS1817" rel="noopener noreferrer">DS181</a>7, a, respectively, scalable 5-bay and 8-bay desktop NAS. DS1817 is the first value series equipped with built-in 10GbE LAN ports and an expandable RAM module, delivering “future-proof, high-speed storage for professionals and growing small/medium-sized businesses,” according to Katarina Shah, product manager.</p>

<p>Samsung phones may have topped the iPhone in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.consumerreports.org/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s8-phones-top-consumer-reports-smartphone-ratings/" rel="noopener noreferrer">latest smartphone ratings</a> from <em>Consumer Research</em>, but the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus remain the top-selling phones in the U.S.</p>

<p>Tired of having to fill out the same-but-different medical/insurance forms every time you visit a new doctor? According to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/14/apple-iphone-medical-record-integration-plans.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">CNBC</a>, Apple feels your pain (pun intended) and is working to turn your iPhone into a “one-stop shop” for all your medical info. </p>

<p>When the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar was announced, I decided to replace my 27-inch iMac AND 12-inch MacBook with one machine. After seven months of working with the MB Pro and a <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2016/12/20/lg-ultrafine-4k-is-an-okay-display-for-new-macbook-pros-but-id-wait-for-the-5k-model?rq=Ultrafine" rel="noopener noreferrer">LG UltraFine 5K display</a>, I’ve decided to go back to the iMac — one of the <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2017/6/14/new-imac-is-the-best-all-in-one-yet-and-the-best-mac-ever" rel="noopener noreferrer">new one</a>s. </p>

<p>I haven’t yet had a chance to test the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/us/search/Magic-Keyboard-with-Numeric-Keypad?src=globalnav" rel="noopener noreferrer">Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad</a>. However, if you don't want to shell out $129 for Apple’s keyboard, the $59.95 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kanex.com/multisync-mac-keyboard" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kanex MultiSync Keyboard</a> for Mac and iOS is a viable replacement for use with the <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2017/6/14/new-imac-is-the-best-all-in-one-yet-and-the-best-mac-ever" rel="noopener noreferrer">new iMacs</a> if you don’t like the Magic Keyboard 2.</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>Touchtype is working on the <a target="_blank" href="http://touchtypecase.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Touchtype Pro</a> for the iPad and is conducting a crowdfunding campaign to finance it. CEO Salman Sajid says it’s the most versatile iPad Keyboard case for these reasons:</p>

<p>Apple supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn Technology Group, is considering building a U.S. factory in Wisconsin, according to the <a target="_blank" href="http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/iphone-manufacturer-foxconn-eyes-wisconsin-for-new-plant/article_ff7a6d1f-b16b-5559-8dec-94b935ee01e1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Associated Press</a>. Quoting unnamed “sources,” the article says that Wisconsin officials and company execs are in discussions about the plant.</p>

<p>OWC has announced <a target="_blank" href="https://www.smartalec.biz/" rel="noopener noreferrer">SMART Alec</a>, a Mac utility that constantly monitors and checks your Mac hard drives, SSDs, FireWire disks, and USB drives, warning you in advance if drives are failing or about to fail. </p>

<p>Nativ is shipping the Vita, a high-resolution music system with an 11.6-inch touch-screen and access to “all music of the world.” It features built-in support for streaming services such as Apple Music and Spotify. </p>

<p>Taiwan-based Wistron, original equipment manufacturer and iPhone assembler, has confirmed that at least one of Apple's next-generation iPhone models will be "waterproof" and include wireless charging capabilities, according to the Japanese website <a target="_blank" href="http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/AC/Wistron-confirms-waterproof-wireless-charging-for-new-iPhone" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Nikkei Asian Review</em></a>. Somehow I don’t think the gang at Apple are going to be pleased about this leak.</p>

<p>The gang at iFixit — who tear apart tech items and look at their innards so you don’t have to — has conducted a teardown of Apple’s new 10.5-inch iPad Pro. They find that an open-faced 10.5-inch iPad Pro is essentially a scaled-down, streamlined version of its 12.9″ predecessor.</p>

<p>Oh, iMac, I’ve missed you. I thought I could replace you with a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and 27-inch LG Ultrafine display. Actually, I did for seven months, but the entire experience just wasn’t as smooth. Plus, the Apple all-in-one’s display is so much more elegant than <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2017/1/11/lg-ultrafine-5k-is-a-great-display-for-new-macbook-pros-and-looks-arent-everything?rq=LG%205K%20Display" rel="noopener noreferrer">LG’s monitor</a>.</p>

<p>In macOS Sierra, there’s a default printer. It’s the one selected when the Print dialog opens. However, it’s easy to change the default printer — or change a printer’s name.</p>