Dennis Sellers

<p class="">You can take an electrocardiogram (ECG) with the ECG app in watchOS 5.1.2 and later on the Apple Watch Series 4 or higher.</p>

<p class="">Users may not be replacing Netflix with newer, shinier SVoD services anytime soon. Instead, they seem to be supplementing their streaming experience with an assortment of other subscriptions -- chiefly, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and/or Disney+, according to Reelgood, a U.S. movie and TV streaming search engine.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted four new patents for its rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/mixed reality (AR/MR) head-mounted display (HMD).</p>

<p class="">Apple has announced two new live global radio offerings on Apple Music, now available to music fans in 165 countries.</p>

<p class="">Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, we’ll frequently offer a wrap-up of news items you should check out. First up: according to <a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2020/aug/16/iphone-manufacturer-to-hire-10000-staff-at-kolar-facility-to-start-production-soon-2183999.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The New Indian Express</a>, Taiwan-based Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (India), one of the main contract manufacturers of Apple devices, is expected to start commercial production of the popular iPhone at its Narasapura plant in Kolar district in the coming days. In preparation for this, the company has already started hiring activities, the article adds.</p>

<p class="">Filming has resumed on the second season of the Apple TV+ series, ”For All Mankind," reports <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/08/for-all-mankind-apple-drama-series-resumes-production-season-2-1203015468/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deadline</a>.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-17/apple-gives-users-more-time-to-buy-applecare-after-sales-slow?srnd=technology-vp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a> reports that Apple has told retail and customer-support employees that the company is expanding the time period when customers can subscribe to its AppleCare+ service.</p>

<p class="">Epic Games <a href="https://twitter.com/EpicNewsroom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1295430127455596544%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/17/apple-threatens-to-close-epic-games-developer-account-on-august-28" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tweets</a> that Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store and has informed Epic that on Friday, Aug. 28 Apple will terminate all its developer accounts and cut Epic off from iOS and Mac development tools.</p>

<p class="">Apple has ordered its first competition series, “My Kind of Country,” a global search for “unconventional and extraordinary” country music talent that will be produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Emmy-nominated Hello Sunshine, Jason Owen and Emmy Award nominee Izzie Pick Ibarra. Emmy Award-nominated Adam Blackstone will serve as musical director of the series, which will be executive produced by Done + Dusted.</p>

<p class="">Apple has reversed course and expanded a program that provides parts and training to independent repair shops to cover Macs, reports <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-repair/apple-expands-its-independent-repair-shop-program-to-mac-computers-idUSKCN25D1F7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reuters</a>.</p>

<p class="">Beginning today, Apple TV+ subscribers in the U.S. can take advantage of access to a bundle of CBS All Access and SHOWTIME for US$9.99 per month after a seven-day free trial.</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for another patent (number 10,739,820) for an “expandable ring device” that hints at an “Apple Ring” that could be used to control Macs, iPhones, iPads, and virtual reality systems.</p>

<p class="">You can use your HomePod to control HomeKit accessories—such as lights, thermostats, and window shades—that you’ve set up in the Home app on your iOS device. Then you can say things like “Hey Siri, set the thermostat to 72 degrees” or “Hey Siri, did I lock the front door?”</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted yet another patent (number 10,739,599) for “Apple Glasses,” its rumored augmented reality/mixed reality head-mounted display. This one is dubbed “predictive, foveated virtual reality system.”</p>

<p class="">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 this week’s picks.</p>