Dennis Sellers

<p>Facebook has introduced a beta version of <a href="https://github.com/facebook/facebook-sdk-swift/releases">Facebook SDK for Swift</a>, a new set of tools for adding things like Facebook Login and the Share to Facebook button into apps written in the Swift programming language.</p>

<p>If you've ever had files that were accidentally deleted, became unreadable due to media faults, or which you stored on a drive before it was re-initialized/formatted, you could use FileSalvage from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.subrosasoft.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">SubRosaSoft</a>. The software can recover lost files, iTunes libraries, photo collections, and more.</p>

<p>iVisor's $54.95 Glass Privacy not only protects your Apple smartphone's screen from scratches (I tested the one for the iPhone 6 Plus), but it also acts as a shield to prevent people from casually glancing at your screen content. </p>

<p>Razer says its Razer Ultra-Low-Profile Mechanical Switch will be initially outfitted into its Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case for Apple’s iPad Pro. Each switch features a true actuation and reset point. </p>

<p><a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apteligent.com&esheet=51381018&newsitemid=20160714005227&lan=en-US&anchor=Apteligent&index=1&md5=9fe878ddde4ab5cc4bd9330e344a03e4">Apteligent</a>, which specializes in user-centered mobile app metrics, that released a new data report, “<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdata.apteligent.com%2Fdownload-report%3Freport%3Dapteligent-data-report-june-2016.pdf&esheet=51381018&newsitemid=20160714005227&lan=en-US&anchor=Apteligent+Data+Report%3A+WWDC+2016+Edition.&index=2&md5=7d4c7256b98efddfdd890e89cc8c471c">Apteligent Data Report: WWDC 2016 Edition.</a>” It breaks down the current Apple landscape by analyzing Apple’s growth in China, overall iOS fragmentation and performance, and developer interest (or lack of) in the Apple Watch.</p>

<p>Apple files for — and is granted — lots of patents by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Many are for inventions that never see the light of day. However, you never can tell which ones will materialize in a real product, so here are today’s patent highlights: </p>

<p>Moshi's $44.95 <a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/1gCiJ1j" rel="noopener noreferrer">Muse 12</a> is a fine case for Apple's 12-inch MacBook. It's main attraction is that it's specifically designed to never scratch the laptop.</p>

<p>Apple has added Comedy Central, MTV, and VH1 shows to the fourth generation Apple TV’s universal search and Siri search.</p>

<p>Hopefully, Apple has wireless charing plans for its iPhone line in the works. One in four consumers has used wireless charging on a mobile phone and more than eight in 10 has heard of the technology, according to a 2016 consumer survey conducted by IHS Markit.</p>

<p>The U.S. Supreme Court has released a schedule of its upcoming October term sessions on Wednesday, announcing it will hear Samsung's appeal of a contentious patent lawsuit involving Apple on Oct. 11, reports <a href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/07/13/supreme-court-to-hear-apple-v-samsung-appeal-on-oct-11">AppleInsider</a>.</p>

<p>The Mac OS X Dashboard it could learn some tricks from <a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/1f4xvN5" rel="noopener noreferrer">Panic Software's Status Board</a> for the iPad (pictured). </p>

<p>July is National Ice Cream Month. Since I’m an ice cream connoisseur, I love learning about my favorite dessert and finding online recipes (I make my own ice cream), so here are some apps worth checking out.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">On July 17th, the world will be celebrating one of the most fantastic days of the year: World Emoji Day. Okay, maybe not the whole world, but the folks at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.appboy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Appboy</a> certainly will be.</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>In the three months ending May 2016, Samsung accounted for 37% of smartphone sales in the U.S., and Apple’s iPhone accounted for 29%, according to new data from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kantarworldpanel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kantar Worldpanel</a>. However, sales of their respective flagship models reveal a much closer competition, with the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge accounting for 16% of sales and the iPhone 6s/6s Plus at 14.6%, according to the research group. </p>