Steve Sande

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">Apple announces the September 7 event for the "iPhone 7", so today's show speculates on what we're likely to hear about:</p><ul><li>The new iPhone might include a wireless charging technology, based on interest in Energous just after today's Apple announcement</li><li>The Apple Watch 2 is expected to have 35% more battery capacity, but don't expect longer battery life</li><li>It's unlikely that any new Macs will be announced at the event</li><li>Siri starts giving snarky responses when you ask about September 7</li></ul>

<p>Anyone who has to have the latest in iPhone technology is probably familiar with Gazelle, a company that offers pretty decent trade-in prices for older technology that can take the sting out of buying a newer iPhone. Since the iPhone 7 (or whatever it will be called) is due to be announced on September 7 and probably available on September 16, Gazelle today announced that starting tomorrow -- August 30, 2016 -- they'll lock in prices on any trade-in for 45 days.</p>

<p>We knew that the unveiling of the newest iPhone would happen soon; now word is out that "media sites" (unfortunately <em>not</em> Apple World Today) have been invited to an event on September 7.</p>

<p>A proposed <a target="_blank" href="http://www.streetinsider.com/General+News/Apple+is+sued+over+unresponsive+iPhone+6+touchscreens/11981137.html?uid=126195&si_email_click=2016082911" rel="noopener noreferrer">nationwide class-action lawsuit was filed on Saturday over the "Touch Disease"</a> that seems to be afflicting a number of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus smartphones. The problem causes a flickering gray bar to appear at the top of the screen, after which the touchscreen becomes completely unresponsive.</p>

<p>One of the few products in the Internet of Things that has worked properly since Day One is the Philips Hue line of connected smart lightbulbs. Apple HomeKit was added to the line, so it's been possible to use Siri to turn on lights or "scenes". Now Philips has added the new <a target="_blank" href="http://meethue.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philips Hue Motion Sensor</a> (US$39.95) to the line, allowing Hue owners to control lighting with movement rather than an app or switch.</p>

<p>Are you still charging your iPhone by just stringing a Lightning cable over to it? What??? It's time to change things up. Our Apple World Today Deals Shop Daily Deal will get you a classy <a href="https://deals.appleworld.today/sales/charging-dock-station-for-iphone-silver"><strong>iPhone Charging Dock</strong></a> in silver, gold, or rose gold at 55% off the usual price -- that's just $17.98, and shipping is included.   </p>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">Slow new Friday brings us rumors of:</p><ul><li>Alleged supply issues for "iPhone 7" components may hinder mass shipments of the as-yet unannounced phone</li><li>Intel may be grabbing a chunk of Apple's A-series chip manufacturing by 2018</li><li>And this isn't a rumor; a new Fox Sports app for Apple TV provides viewers with up to four games on the screen simultaneously</li></ul>

<p>Card cases that turn your iPhone into a wallet capable of carrying a driver's license and a couple of credit cards are nothing new, but it's always newsworthy when a noted accessory manufacturer comes out with one. In this case, the accessory manufacturer is <a target="_blank" href="http://dodocase.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">DODOcase</a>, the San Francisco-based maker of an huge array of iPhone and iPad cases that utilize the company's expertise in bookbinding techniques. </p>

<p>When it comes to online backup services, <a target="_blank" href="http://idrive.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">iDrive</a> is widely considered to be the best -- in fact, earlier this year <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2288745,00.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">PCMag named iDrive the best online backup service and an editor's choice</a>. That's why Apple World Today is happy to announce a new partnership with iDrive and a heck of a great deal for AWT readers. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.idrive.com/idrive/deals/pdn/appleworld" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up through our iDrive portal page and you'll receive 75% off of the first year of service with iDrive.</a></p>

<p>Wouldn't it be nice if you had just one iPhone app that could keep track of everything in your life? EasilyDo is a virtual assistant that takes care of all of the details of day-to-day living, and we've got <a target="_blank" href="https://deals.appleworld.today/sales/easilydo-lifetime-subscription?utm_source=appleworld.today&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=easilydo-lifetime-subscription_082616#/product_8626-description-content" rel="noopener noreferrer">a deal on a lifetime subscription to EasilyDo for just $19.99</a>.</p>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">For a rather slow Thursday, we have some fascinating news from the world of Apple for you today.</p><ul><li>We tell you about the exploits patched by iOS 9.3.5, and why it's a good idea to install the patch as soon as possible</li><li>That "Celebration Apple-1" sold at auction for $815,000</li><li>An eBay auction of some old Apple CDs ended up with the discs going to none other than Apple</li><li>Investment firm JP Morgan reports that Apple's back tax bill in its conflict with the European Commission could be as high as $19 billion</li></ul>

<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">In our Apple news headlines for this afternoon:</p><ul><li>Be sure to join Team AWT and enter into our giveaway for a Drobo 5Dt by <a target="_blank" href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/team-awt" rel="noopener noreferrer">clicking this link.</a></li><li>Apple wants some new "professional" emoji to be added to Unicode</li><li>Code hidden inside the latest macOS Sierra beta shows that future Macs may support second-generation USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3</li><li>Tim Cook unlocked a big, big bonus for himself today</li><li>The US Treasury Department chastised the European Commission's Competition Directorate in a white paper issued today, based on the directorate's pursuit of back taxes from Apple</li></ul>

<p>Please watch this important short video from Apple World Today publisher Steve Sande about Team AWT and our Drobo 5Dt giveaway!</p>

<p>At Apple World Today, we review tons of external battery packs/chargers for iOS devices, and we review a lot of Lightning cables. But until today, I don't think we ever reviewed an accessory that is both a battery pack and a Lightning charging cable. The new <a href="http://www.jackery.com/jackery-jewel">Jackery Jewel</a> (US$19.99) charges, syncs and extends battery life, and looks great in the process: </p>

<p>As I remind myself every time I go on a trip, you can never have enough Lightning cables. Whether you're charging your iPhone in the car or trying to charge up all of your Apple tech in the hotel room at night, having enough Lightning cables around is key to keeping everything running. We have a deal on Apple Lightning cables that are normally $19 each -- <a target="_blank" href="https://deals.appleworld.today/sales/apple-1m-3-3ft-lightning-8-pin-to-usb-cable-3-pack?utm_source=appleworld.today&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=apple-1m-3-3ft-lightning-8-pin-to-usb-cable-3-pack_082416#/product_11106-specs-content" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple World Today readers can get three 1-meter Apple Lightning cables for just $21.99</a>. </p>