<p>A California court has ruled in favor of Apple Store workers who accused the Cupertino, California-based company of violating their employment rights, reports The Register. A jury has awarded store staff $2 million after Apple was found to have illegally denied them meal and rest breaks, and was late giving departing workers their final paychecks.</p>
<p>Well, this is embarrassing. Yesterday Apple <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2016/12/12/apple-rolls-out-watchos-311-with-a-variety-of-bug-fixes" rel="noopener noreferrer">released watchOS 3.1.1</a> to squish various bugs. Now, as noted by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.macrumors.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a>, the update has been pulled because it’s bricking some Apple Watches.</p>
<p>Apple has revved iTunes to version 12.5.4. The upgrade adds support for the new "TV" app on iOS and tvOS. It also improves Touch Bar capabilities with the new MacBook Pro.</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 macOS Sierra 10.12.2. It’s available free as a download at the Mac App Store. According to Apple, the update:</p>
<p>Apple CEO Tim Cook's $10 million in compensation “isn't chump change, but it's a bargain when you compare that to the company's massive average economic profit over the last three years,” notes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2016-best-value-ceos/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a>, which has compiled a list of “The World’s Best-Value CEOs.” Cook places 11th on the list.</p>
<p>Apple’s AirPods are going to make it in time for Christmas, but not so the BeatsX wireless earphones. </p>
<p>After many delays, Apple’s AirPods <a target="_blank" href="http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEF2AM/A/airpods" rel="noopener noreferrer">are now available to order</a> and are due to arrive on Wednesday, Dec. 21. </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ubtrobot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">UBTECH Robotics</a> has rolled out the TankBot, the latest addition to its line of STEM-friendly Jimu Robots for kids and teens. It’s the first Jimu Robot to run on tank treads and features an infrared sensor that allows it to follow commands to detect, pick up or maneuver around objects. </p>
<p>Apple has been granted a second patent (number 9,520062; the first one was 20160019787) for a “method for locating a vehicle.” The invention allows you to located your car in a parking garage or other parking structure via your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.</p>
<p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/12IiWcD" rel="noopener noreferrer">OxyLED Q6 Portable LED Lantern</a> isn't a macOS or iOS accessory per se, though you could use it to locate your mobile Apple devices while you're camping.</p>
<p>If Apple is indeed <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2016/11/21/apple-reportedly-discontinuing-its-airport-express-the-airport-extreme-airport-time-capsule-line?rq=wireless%20routers" rel="noopener noreferrer">discontinuing its line of wireless routers</a>, including its Time Capsule, it may have picked a bad time to so do. A new report from Beige Market Intelligence says the global consumer and enterprise NAS market will be worth $44 billion by 2021. What’s more, Apple is the market leader in the U.S. in the consumer segment, and Dell is the leader in the large enterprise NAS user segment.</p>
<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">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>The SoftBank Group, a Japanese Internet and telecommunications giant, <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/news/3213939-softbank-put-25b-newly-created-technology-investment-fund">disclosed the SoftBank Vision Fund</a> in mid-October, noting plans for SoftBank alone to invest at least $25 billion in the vehicle over the next five years and for the fund to reach size of up to $100 billion. </p>
<p>In addition to iOS 10.2 and tvOS 10.2, Apple has also released watchOS 3.1.1. According to Apple, the update:</p>
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