Steve Sande

<p>It's lucky episode 13 of <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVONM6G3hHZgDRX7VgZDDJdqr6pyRPVdk" rel="noopener noreferrer">AWT TV</a></strong> tonight, but we don't expect any disasters... Marty Edwards and Steve Sande will take you through our new show format tonight, which is a bit more structured but still provides adequate time for us to chat and discuss! </p>

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<p>As part of our continuing coverage of the Internet of Things, Apple World Today tries to take the pain out of selecting HomeKit accessories by testing and reviewing them so that readers don’t get unexpected surprises. Today we’re looking at the HomeKit-compatible <a href="https://www.elgato.com/en/eve/eve-motion">Elgato Eve Motion</a>, a US$49.95 wireless motion detector that can be used as part of an overall HomeKit automation plan for your home.</p>

<p>Friday's usually a slow day for Apple news, but we have a handful of stories for your listening pleasure:</p><ul><li>Apple's celebrating Canada 150 by adding a special section to the Canadian iOS App Store highlighting apps that were developed by Canadians and in Canada</li><li>Google promises that it will stop scanning user emails in its free Gmail product in order to personalize advertising</li><li>That iPhone 8? It might be called the iPhone Decade Edition...or not</li><li>Google's YouTube TV is expanding to ten more metropolitan areas in the US in the next few weeks</li></ul>

<p>Logitech makes some really nice keyboards for the iPad Pro, with the CREATE keyboard being my go-to keyboard for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. I recently purchased one of the smaller iPad Pros, and was provided with a Logitech Slim Combo Keyboard Case for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro. After about 10 days of testing, here's my take on this versatile keyboard case.</p>

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<p>In today's news, a few tidbits of info about Apple buildings that are nearing completion, and Apple and Foxconn lose out on their bid for Toshiba's flash memory business:</p><ul><li>The new Chicago River Apple Store being built in the Windy City has a roof that looks like a MacBook Air and temporarily sported an Apple logo</li><li>Apple is hiring for the new Visitor Center Caffe near Apple Park</li><li>Bain Capital and a consortium of Japanese government investors snap up the Toshiba flash memory biz in an $18 billion deal</li></ul>

<p>Are you a Mac support professional? You've probably heard about the MacTech Pro Events, which are held throughout the country each year to bring together Mac pros to hone their skills in a one-day intensive session. I'll be one of this year's speakers at the <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://pro.mactech.com/dates-and-locations/denver/" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacTech Pro event in Denver, Colorado on June 28th</a></strong>, and would like to extend an invitation to AWT readers to attend the event and save $200 in the meantime. <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://tracking.mactech.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fpro.mactech.com%2FDenver%2F%3Frid%3DStevenSande&i=2&d=b7HzH_GNTS6zxJOqslxsgA&e=steve.sande%40appleworld.today&a=KakqlianRJy00P6mPJeTAA" rel="noopener noreferrer">Just use this link to get early bird pricing on MacTech Pro Denver!</a></strong></p>

<p>It's the first full day of Summer, and the living is really easy -- there's not too much to report from the world of Apple today:</p><ul><li>Graphic files in iOS 11 seem to indicate where an embedded home button would appear on a bezel-less iPhone 8</li><li>One Wall Street analyst thinks that Apple is still having issues with that embedded home button and that the iPhone 8 will ship late</li><li>It's beta day! Beta 2 of macOS High Sierra, iOS 11, watchOS 4 and tvOS 11 all sowed up today, along with a new beta of Xcode 9.</li></ul>

<p>Planning on a vacation sometime this summer? Chances are good that you'll be taking your Apple gear with you, and if that gear includes an Apple Watch, then you need to get the <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BKVS88/appwortod01-20/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moshi Travel Stand</a></strong> (US$34.95, affiliate link). Keeping your Apple Watch charger "puck" and cable under control, the Moshi Travel Stand looks great in the process.</p>

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<p>We have some fascinating news stories for you from the world of Apple and other tech giants today:</p><ul><li>Apple security has been successful at keeping new products from being leaked</li><li>Uber announces the first of many changes that hopefully will help the tarnished brand</li><li>Are your kids already bored of summer vacation? Send 'em to Apple Camp or the Kids Hour at the local Apple Store</li></ul>

<p>Many of the Bluetooth speakers that we review here at Apple World Today are luggable -- you can pick them up and carry them, but you can't just drop 'em into a pocket. Today's review is of  the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSGVY1Q/appwortod01-20/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Archeer A110 Ultra-Slim Wireless Speaker</a> (US$22.98), which is not only slim enough to carry in your pocket, but surprisingly versatile in operation.</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 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.  Visit us online at https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com and be sure to subscribe to the Apple World Today video channel here on YouTube.</p>