Steve Sande

<p>"<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWyYQX4rum5OryV_EBdFOw" rel="noopener noreferrer">applemctom</a>" on YouTube is fond of vintage Macs and the games that ran on them. Although these games look crude in comparison to what we're used to now, they represent some of the best games and educational apps that ran on the Macs of a bygone era. In the three short videos following, you'll see retro gaming on the <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_Performa" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Macintosh Performa</a> series (1992 - 1997), the <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G3" rel="noopener noreferrer">iMac G3</a> (1998), and the short-lived <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Bandai_Pippin" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Pippin</a> gaming console (1996-1997). Enjoy!</p>

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<p>There won't be an AWT News Update tomorrow because Steve is taking a break from family issues that have been keeping him really busy...and not with the website. Be sure to come back on Monday when we'll have the next edition of the AWT News Update podcast.</p><ul><li>The Apple Store app has been updated with additional Touch ID support and an easier way to find out if specific iPhone configurations are available</li><li>The FCC has issued a license to Apple for testing of 5G cellular technology</li><li>The iPod touch is now the last remaining iPod, with the iPod nano and iPod shuffle being discontinued by Apple officially today</li></ul>

<p>Hump Day! We've got a few stories for you in today's podcast:</p><ul><li>A fairly reliable Japanese website says the new iPhone will be announced in September, but won't ship until late October/early November</li><li>iPads, MacBooks, and MacBook Airs no longer get to stay in a laptop bag due to stricter TSA rules</li><li>eBay's iOS app will gain eyes this fall</li><li>Chrome 60 for Mac is out, and provides support for the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar</li></ul>

<p>Here's a fun bit of design trivia for you. The Wall Street Journal published a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-jony-ive-masterminded-apples-new-headquarters-1501063201" rel="noopener noreferrer">big article on Apple chief designer Jony Ive's touches on the soon-to-be-opened Apple Park</a> today, but that's not the key piece of the article in my opinion. The fascinating bit? Apple's white plastic earbuds that came with the original iPod and have since morphed into the EarPods and AirPods we know so well were influenced by none other than the sparkling white body armor of Star Wars Stormtroopers.</p>

<p>USB just keeps getting faster and faster, with the USB 3.0 Promoter Group -- of which Apple is a member -- <a target="_blank" href="http://www.usb.org/press/USB_3.2_PR_USB-IF_Final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">announcing the upcoming release of the USB 3.2 specification yesterday</a>. It's considered an "incremental update" to USB 3.1, but it's an important one -- it defines multi-lane operation for USB 3.2 hosts and devices, meaning that devices can allow for two lanes of 5 Gbps (gigabit per second) data transfer or two lanes of 10 Gbps transfer. </p>

<p>One of Apple's largest manufacturing partners is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd, commonly known by the trade name Foxconn. Tonight, it's expected that Foxconn representatives, President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/26/trump-scott-walker-to-reveal-foxconn-factory-plans-in-wisconsin.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">announce a new Foxconn plant to be located in Wisconsin</a>.</p>

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<p>Charging cables are usually pretty unimpressive; I mean, how much can you say about a cable that runs from a USB port or AC adapter to a Lightning port? Well, accessory manufacturer Moshi has come out with a cable that's so well-built it may very well be the last charging cable you'll need to buy (unless Apple decides to switch to USB-C for iOS devices...). The $24.95 <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.moshi.com/integra-lightning-to-usb-a-charge-sync-cable" rel="noopener noreferrer">Integra USB-A to Lightning Charging Cable</a></strong> might not be the cheapest cable on the market, but it's designed to last.</p>

<p>Welcome to <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVONM6G3hHZgDRX7VgZDDJdqr6pyRPVdk" rel="noopener noreferrer">AWT TV</a></strong>, a weekly show  featuring Steve Sande, Dennis Sellers and Marty Edwards of Apple World Today. Each week we'll discuss what's happened in the world of Apple, talk about new apps and accessories, maybe even have a demonstration or two of the latest software. </p><p>This week, it's Steve & Marty again. Dennis is very, very busy so he's been away from the show for awhile, but we will hopefully see him again soon.</p>

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<p>The week starts with a flurry of activity in the world of Apple:</p><ul><li>Samsung may be manufacturing some of the A12 chips for 2018 iPhones in a bid to gain more contract chipmaking marketshare</li><li>The fourth developer betas of iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, tvOS 11 and watchOS 4 were released today</li><li>iRobot wants to sell data collected by its Roomba 900-series vacuum robots to companies like Apple, Amazon and Google</li><li>Honda has added the 2018 Ridgeline pickup truck to its list of lines compatible with Apple CarPlay</li></ul>

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<p>Steve's back from a short hiatus; many thanks to Dennis for filling in with a non-verbal podcast of sorts! What do we have for you today?</p><ul><li>Don't care about the upcoming iPhone 8 but would like an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus? T-Mobile has an amazing deal on the existing iPhones as part of a trade-in plan.</li><li>We've already told you that South Korea's LG Chem will be making iPhone batteries in the future, but did you know that the former supplier is allegedly working on electric car batteries with Apple?</li><li>Google Play Music subscribers can now take advantage of their music in CarPlay-equipped automobiles</li></ul>