Dennis Sellers

<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><a target="_blank" href="http://www.consumerwatchdog.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">Consumer Watchdog </a>and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.privacyrights.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">Privacy Rights Clearinghouse</a> have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission charging that Google violated the law and an earlier consent agreement when it forced a change in its privacy policy on users in a highly deceptive manner, without meaningful notice and consent.</p>

<p>A good hunk of the U.K. mass transit system, including National Rail, has been added to Apple Maps — beyond the London area already covered reports <a target="_blank" href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/12/19/apple-radically-expands-uk-transit-info-in-maps-adds-salt-lake-city-in-us" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a>.</p>

<p>According to the <a target="_blank" href="http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20161218000114" rel="noopener noreferrer">Korea Herald</a>, the 2017 "iPhone 8" (or perhaps it will be the “iPhone 10,” since next year is the 10th anniversary of Apple’s smartphone) will come in separate OLED and LCD versions, and all of the OLED models will be curved.</p>

<p>Apple will <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-apple-taxavoidance-idUSKBN148007?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews">launch</a> a legal challenge this week against the EU's €13B tax order, as Ireland readies its defense, accusing Brussels of <a href="http://www.finance.gov.ie/news-centre/press-releases/ireland-publishes-legal-arguments-apple-state-aid-case">infringing</a> on its sovereignty.</p>

<p>If you’re replaced or altered your wireless network, your may have several outdated network profiles floating around on your Mac. Here’s how to remove ones you’re not using any more.</p>

<p>Apple has lured away Alexander Hitzinger, the technical director of Porsche's race car program, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-porsche-apple-hinziger-idUSKBN1451X5" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>. Until March 31, the German engineer was technical director of the Porsche LMP1 project.</p>

<p>As noted by <a target="_blank" href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/16/following-macbook-controversy-apple-hiring-battery-algorithm-engineer-budding-electrical-test-lab/" rel="noopener noreferrer">9to5Mac</a>, following <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/13/why-apple-is-removing-time-remaining-battery-life-estimates-macbook-pro/">MacBook Pro battery life controversies</a>, Apple has added job listings for a Battery Algorithm Analysis Engineer and System Power and Control Architect. </p>

<p>In response to questions from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/nitashatiku/google-muslim-registry-trump?utm_term=.qnzlAvlVg#.cmQk8ek0n" rel="noopener noreferrer">BuzzFeed News</a>, Apple, Google, and Uber clarified their positions on President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about a possible Muslim registry. </p>

<p>Looking for great new games to play on your Mac? Look no further than the top Mac games released in 2016. Plus, what better Christmas gift for yourself than a new Mac game? </p>

<p>Rumors persist that Apple is working on virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) products. If so, the timing could be impeccable. VR headsets got off to a strong start in their first year of consumer shipments, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.canalys.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canalys</a>.</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>According to <a target="_blank" href="http://english.etnews.com/20161216200001" rel="noopener noreferrer">Korea IT News</a>, LG Display has partnered up with Apple and Google and is developing “out-foldable” displays for smartphones. The article says the company is going to start mass-producing them in 2018, so we might see a “foldable” iPhone 9.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hengedocks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Henge Docks</a> has announced the Clique², designed to unite the Apple Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad 2 into a single, streamlined device. With its laser-cut aluminum chassis, it secures the devices in place, allowing you to retain full functionality on both a desktop surface and in your lap.</p>

<p>Apple has committed to invest about US$44 million in a research and development center in Indonesia over the next three years, enabling it to start selling the iPhone 7 in the country, reports <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-indonesia-idUSKBN14515I?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>.</p>