Dennis Sellers

<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>

<p>Apple’s first retail outlet in Taiwan will open for business on Saturday, July 1. Per the regional <a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/tw/retail/taipei101/" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>, the grand opening celebration will kick off at 11 a.m. (local time) on the first floor of Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. </p>

<p>Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password. Here are the steps to take to enable it on macOS Sierra.</p>

<p>Apple co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak, will head to Washington, DC on Nov. 2 to share his vision for the future of technology with leaders from local and international business, government, and social sectors at a DC tech summit.</p>