Dennis Sellers

<p class="">As my <em>Apple World Today</em> compadre, Steve, has said before, quality handcrafting and beautiful materials are always the hallmark of Pad & Quill’s Apple gear. The company’s two new US-made magnetic cases for iPad Pro are no exception.</p>

<p class="">Apple’s HomePod is relatively durable. However, since, at US$299 it isn’t inexpensive, you should take steps to take care of it. Here are some support and safety tips.</p>

<p class="">Apple wants you to be able to easily take photos with an iPhone mounted on a vehicle dashboard, per a newly granted patent (number 10,757,373) for a “method and system for providing at least one image captured by a scene camera of a vehicle.” Of course, it could also involve an automobile with a built-in camera for those who like the “Apple Car” rumors.</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>

<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: as noted by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a>, Apple’s <a href="https://machinelearning.apple.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Machine Learning Reseach</a> group has launched a new residency program inviting experts in various fields to apply their expertise to build new ML and AI-powered products and experiences.</p>

<p class="">According to <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/28/apple-to-pay-975m-to-settle-powerbeats2-class-action-lawsuit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AppleInsider</a>, Apple has settled a class action lawsuit claiming the company's Powerbeats2 wireless earphones contain a design defect that causes the device to stop retaining a charge. </p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for another patent (number 20200272240) for “motion and gesture input from a wearable device” that suggest future Apple Watches could respond to motions and gestures.</p>

<p class="">Prism Designs’ <a href="https://prismdesigns.com/#floatshelf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FLOAT Shelf </a>provides a wide platform on the back of Apple’s iMac for storing accessories or displaying collectibles, mementos, and other items.</p>

<p class="">The Wallet app in iOS 12 and 13 (and, presumably, the upcoming iOS 14) and watch OS allows you to store data from rewards cards, passes, and more, along with your Apple Pay info. Some passes automatically appear at the right time or place because they include information based on time or location.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-last-campfire/id973039644"><span style="text-decoration:underline">The Last Campfire </span></a>is this week's addition to <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-arcade/"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Apple Arcade</span></a>, Apple’s US$4.99/month or $49.99/year game streaming service that has over 120 games,. It's available for the the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.</p>

<p class="">Production has resumed on Invasion, an upcoming science fiction series created and co-written by Simon Kinberg and David Well, reports <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/08/simon-kinberg-david-weils-apple-series-invasion-return-to-production-sam-neill-shamier-anderson-among-5-cast-1203024701/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deadline</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has released the third public beta of watchOS 7. It’s available on <a href="https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple's Beta Software Program website</a>. Just remember that beta software, so proceed with care.</p>

<p class="">Future Apple Watches may be able to change the watchOS interface based on which “smart band” is attached.</p>

<p class="">Apple’s rumored “Apple Glasses” — an augmented reality (AR)/mixed reality (MR) head-mounted display — may have an adjustable lens systems, per a new patent filing (number 202000272022).</p>

<p class="">Changes in Spotlight Search on iOS and iPadOS 14 beta, a significant update to its Applebot support page, and an increase in crawling from AppleBot signify that Apple may be launching a search engine soon, according to <a href="https://www.coywolf.news/seo/apple-search-engine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coywolf and Jon Henshaw</a>, a site that covers new technologies, product updates, and more.</p>