Dennis Sellers

<p class="">A newly granted patent (number 10,771,898) shows that future Apple devices ay use sound outside the range of human hearing to “talk” to each other. This could be useful in, among other things, finding misplaces iPhones, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, and Macs.</p>

<p class="">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,768,751) dubbed “electronic device including optical image sensor having metallization layers and related methods.” It indicated that Apple is still investigating the idea of incorporating Touch ID under the screen of an iPhone, an iPad, and perhaps even a Mac rather than having a separate Touch ID button.</p>

<p class="">Apple has previewed Apple Marina Bay Sands, the first Apple Store to sit directly on the water. Appearing as a sphere floating on the iridescent Marina Bay, the store introduces a new retail experience at one of the most iconic locations in Singapore.</p>

<p class="">In an email to Apple Card users about their September statements, Apple says "we understand that the COVID-19 situation poses unique challenges for everyone and some customers may have difficulty making their monthly payments.”</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: Tim Connolly, a former executive at Disney and Quibi, has joined Apple as Apple explores ways to bundle Apple TV+ with other services, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2020/09/07/apple-hires-hollywood-dealmaker-boost-tv-plus-video-service/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Telegraph</a>.</p>

<p class="">The iPhone represents technical complexity and usage simplicity combination that just makes it stand apart from the rest. It’s loaded with advanced features that fill most of the needs a phone user will have.</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="">A new report from <a href="https://loupventures.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Loup Ventures</a> says that the research group’s estimates indicate that Apple is converting potential customers of Apple Music into paying customers at a rate 2.5x faster than Spotify.</p>

<p class=""><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/id1486537612" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">World’s End Club</a> is this week's addition to <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-arcade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Arcade</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="">The Apple Watch Series 5 was North America’s best-selling smartwatch in the second quarter of 2020, matching last year’s Series 4 shipments, according to new data from <a href="http://www.canalys.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canalys</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has published a <a href="https://s2.q4cdn.com/470004039/files/doc_downloads/gov_docs/2020/Apple-Human-Rights-Policy.pdf">human rights policy document</a> in which the tech giant says that, as a global technology company, we feel a deep sense of responsibility to make technology for people that respects their human rights, empowers them with useful tools and information, and enhances their overall quality of life.</p>

<p class="">Broadcom, an Apple supplier, says that a ramp-up of annual chip shipments will be later than usual this year, underscoring rumors that the next iPhone will ship later than the usual late September release date, notes <a href="https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-broadcom-results/broadcom-signals-delay-in-iphone-chip-ramp-up-pointing-to-later-release-date-idUKKBN25U2Z4"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Reuters</span></a>.</p>

<p class="">The legal brouhaha between Epic Games and Apple has sparked new scrutiny in the Japanese gaming market, “prompting complaints and questions about how to counter the tech giant’s dominance,” reports <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-03/apple-app-store-draws-new-scrutiny-in-japan-epicenter-of-gaming?sref=MRDu5QV3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bloomberg</a>.</p>

<p class="">Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200279541) involving technology that would keep you from experiencing “luminescence shock” when using your iPhone or Apple Watch.</p>

<p class="">With iOS (11 and higher), you can implement a Low Power Mode, which saves battery power when your iPhone’s juice is running low.</p>