Dennis Sellers

<p>A deep, deep thank you to patrons of <em>AppleWorld.Today</em> for <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/pd7557j" rel="noopener noreferrer">your generous outpouring of support</a>. But while I and my debtors are extremely grateful, you fans are going to have to really up contributions if you want Steve, Dave and Yours Truly — the <em>AWT</em> crew — to drive Apple Cars when they hit the road. After all, one Apple prognosticator thinks the vehicle will cost more than US$50,000.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/oaeu4eh" rel="noopener noreferrer">KGI analyst Kuo Ming-Chi says </a>Apple won't use sapphire crystal for the lens and display of the upcoming iPhone 6s, though earlier media reports said Apple would use sapphire for the smartphone that's expected to be unveiled at the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/nw8ftcq">Sept. 9 media event</a>.</p>

<p>Future iPhones and iPads could be powered by external hydrogen fuel cells. Apple has been granted a patent (number 20150249280) by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for a "fuel cell system to power a portable computing device."</p>

<p>Intel has officially introduced the sixth generation Intel Core processor family, often referred to as Skylake. The processors will certainly appear in new iMacs, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and 12-inch MacBooks. The question is "when?"</p>

<p>Both of my kids are addicted to social media and, by proxy, the devices made of aluminum and glass that provide access to them.</p>

<p>Earlier this week <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/nzhtsak" rel="noopener noreferrer">I commented on the rumors</a> that Apple might product original video content. Here's another reason why our favorite tech company might want to do just that: the online digital video market is growing rapidly. As the accompanying chart, based on data from <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/neo2tz3" rel="noopener noreferrer">Statista’s Digital Market Outlook</a>, illustrates, the growth potential in online video is much bigger than it is in digital music. </p>

<p>Apple is exploring the possibility of getting into the original programming business, claims <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/onwe4yf" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Variety</em></a>.  It's certainly  an idea that’s worth mulling over.</p>

<p>Apple continues to beef up its enterprise presence. The Cupertino, California-based company and Cisco are teaming up to create a "fast lane" for iOS business users by optimizing Cisco networks for iOS devices and apps, integrating the iPhone with Cisco enterprise environments and providing collaboration on iPhones and iPads. iOS devices will communication using Cisco's networking hardware, which is ubiquitous at several enterprises and institutions.</p>

<p>The smart money says a next generation Apple TV will be announced at Apple's <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/nw8ftcq" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sept. 9 media event</a>. In a <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/op62rl8" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seeking Alpha article</a>, Alcaraz Research says it could rival the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.</p>

<p>Flixel Photos's Cinemagraph Pro for Mac OS X 10.9 and higher is a fun, "living photo" creation software that lets you create Cinemagraph images. However, you'll have to do some preparation before you begin using the software.</p>

<p>Apple has approached Siliconware Precision Industries Co Ltd (SPIL) about becoming a supplier of system-in-package (SiP) technology for the Apple Watch and for fingerprint recognition chips, an online media source based in Taiwan, according to <em>United Daily News</em>, an online media source base din Taiwan.</p>

<p>Apple will almost certainly announce the next generation iPhone at its <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/nw8ftcq" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sept. 9 media event</a>. However, China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom will start selling the "iPhone 6s" on Sept. 25 and pre-sales will begin on Sept. 18, according to the <em>Leaksfly </em>microblog (as noted by <em>BrightWire.com</em>, a global investment newswire).</p>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">A <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/p5fvsds" rel="noopener noreferrer">study by StellaService</a>, which measures online customer service, indicates a decline in Apple's customer service in recent months.</p>

<p>Secretary of Defense Ash Carter <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/nwcb9wq" rel="noopener noreferrer">has announced</a> that the Obama administration has awarded a Manufacturing Innovation Institute for Flexible Hybrid Electronics to a consortium of 162 companies (including Apple), universities, and non-profits led by <a target="_blank" href="http://flextech.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">the FlexTech Alliance</a> as part of the Department of Defense effort to partner with the private sector and academia "to ensure the United States continues to lead in the new frontiers of manufacturing."</p>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">A <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/plg3bgl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seeking Alpha</a> article by "Electric Phred" says there's a good chance we'll see the rumored Apple Car at Apple's <a target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/nw8ftcq" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sept. 9 media event</a>. However, if I were a betting man, I'd bet against it.</p>