Dennis Sellers

<p>A new <a href="http://www.juniperresearch.com/CMSModules/Newsletters/CMSPages/Redirect.ashx?linkguid=030681cc-aeec-4474-8157-bac1332b4b26&email=submitnews%40applecentral.com&hash=898d7744c1fb18e3162d64eeaff77c4d3cc1a3b3101c2b7a131d8a324f3f7a58">Juniper Research</a> study has forecast that there will be nearly 60 million smartphone virtual reality (VR) headsets shipped in 2021, an increase of around 240% on an expected 16.8 million this year. However, the lower price of these devices means they will only account for 7% of hardware revenue.</p>

<p>Apple has been granted a patent (number 9,489,086) for “finger hover detection for improved typing” when using onscreen keyboards on devices such as iPhone and iPads.</p>

<p>Some folks think Apple will enter the 3D printer market. I'm dubious, but, whoever the vendors, someone's going to make money off the market if data from MarketsandMarkets is correct.</p>

<p>There’s lots of rumors/speculation making the rounds today about future iPhones, iPads, and the release of the AirPods. Here’s a summary:</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>NewerTech has introduced the NuPower 60W USB-C Power Adapter, featuring two USB charging ports. It’s targeted to users who must manage multiple power adapters for their computer and mobile devices.</p>

<p>Apple has released iBooks StoryTime for the fourth generation Apple TV. It’s a free tvOS app that offers curated children's books with Read-Aloud navigation and illustrations.</p>

<p>If you need to protect your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus from water and other liquids, Dog & Bone’s <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dogandbonecases.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Splash44 Case</a> is a viable option. </p>

<p>Starting with OS X Yosemite 10.10.3, Photos replaced iPhotos on the Mac. If, like my wife, you kept using iPhotos before easing into Photos, you’ve probably got two different photo libraries on your Mac, which can be a pain and a storage hog. Thankfully, you can merge ‘em. To migrate another photo library manually: </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>Parallels has unveiled Parallels Mac Management 5.0 for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), which extends <a target="_blank" href="http://www.microsoft.com/sccm" rel="noopener noreferrer">Microsoft SCCM</a> functionality, offering solution to manage and control both PC and Mac computers.</p>

<p>First, Apple’s AirPods were supposed to ship in “late October.” Then they were moved to later in the year. Then a report from the <em>Economic Daily News</em> (<a href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20161101PB200.html">via Digitimes</a>) says that they won’t begin shipping until January 2017. </p>

<p>Apple has been granted yet another patent (number 201603277799) for an augmented reality (AR) display that could be used with an iPhone. The patent is for a “head-mounted display apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device with display.” Similar to patents 8,957,835 and 9,482,869, it’s for VR goggles that would connect to the smartphone (or perhaps an iPod touch) to a GoPro-ish head mount for viewing media on a private display.</p>

<p>Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent out a company-wide memo — obtained by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/johnpaczkowski/read-tim-cooks-email-to-apple-employees-after-donald-trumps?utm_term=.wcJj8g3bz#.it4YxJEo9" rel="noopener noreferrer">BuzzFeed News</a> — addressing employee concerns about the recent, divisive U.S. Presidential race. It reads:</p>

<p>Rain Design’s <a target="_blank" href="http://www.raindesigninc.com/products.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">mStand serie</a>s was recently expanded to include stands for the iPad. They’re handy for elevating and supporting the Apple tablet and are especially convenient if you use <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2016/1/29/ipad-pro-macbook-duet-display-lots-of-screen-real-estate?rq=Duet%20Display" rel="noopener noreferrer">Duet Display software</a> to use an iPad as a secondary display with your Mac.</p>