The hottest Apple-related news for the week of August 14-18
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There’s a lot happening in the world of Apple news this week. Following are the hottest articles for the week of August 14-18.
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Apple Daily Report for August 18, 2017
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The AWT News Update is on hiatus while my compadre, Steve, takes a road trip. In its place, I’ll offer a text-only (no podcast) summary of breaking stories with a tip o’ my hat to my former website, Apple Daily Report.
Read MoreF1 2017 driving onto the Mac platform August. 25
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Feral Interactive says F1 2017, the official videogame of the current 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, will be released for macOS on Aug. 25. System requirementshaven’t been announced.
Read MoreMovie studios, Apple discussing ways to offer digital film rentals shortly after the theater release
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Movie studios such as Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures are “pressing on” in discussions with Apple and Comcast Corp. on ways to offer digital rentals of films mere weeks after they appear in theaters, reports Bloomberg, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the matter.” Naturally, owners of theater chains aren’t happy about this.
Read MoreApple continues to expand, is renovating two buildings in Santa Clara County
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According to filings with the Santa Clara County [California] Recorder’s Office, Apple is renovating two buildings near the southeast corner of Kifer Road and Uranium Drive, reports The Mercury News reports.
Read MoreApple: drivers, not phones, are the cause of texting accidents
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Apple has urged a California state judge to toss a proposed class action alleging it puts profits over public safety by not installing lockout devices on iPhones that prevent texting while driving, saying courts have consistently held that distracted drivers are responsible for accidents, not phone manufacturers, reports Law360.
Read More‘DigiTimes’: Apple will ship 4.5 million Apple Watches in the fourth quarter
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Quoting unnamed “sources in the supply chain,” Digitimes predicts that Apple will ship 4.5 million Apple Watches in the fourth quarter, bringing the total number of units shipping in 2017 to 15 million. The suppliers expect Watch shipments to rise an additional 5 million next year for a total of 20 million.
Read MoreCharge your iPhone or iPad in style with this Podium-Style Charging Stand
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Today's deal in the Apple World Today Deals Shop is for an iPhone charging stand you'll want to use all the time. The $35.99 Podium-Style Charging Stand (normally $159.99) does more than just prop up your iPhone or iPad -- it rocks a huge 10,500 mAh battery pack so you can charge your devices, even when you're away from a wall outlet!
Read MoreBeat The Game to Launch on Steam for the Mac on Sept. 27
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Worm Animation says their debut title, point-and-click music adventure, Beat the Game, will launch Sept. 7 on Steam for Mac, PC, and Linux systems.
Read MoreApple patents hint at future plans for CarPlay and Maps
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Apple has been granted two patents that hint at future features of its CarPlay tech and Maps app. Compatible with iPhone 5 and later models, CarPlay provides a simplified way to use your iPhone interface on a car’s touch screen, giving users access to Siri voice controls, as well as Apple Maps, Apple Music, Phone, Messages, and a variety of third party apps.
Read MoreThe iOS-compatible Awair: Glow helps deal with in door air pollution
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When you think of air pollution, you probably think of outdoor pollution. However, there are several sources of indoor air pollution (paint, escaping gas, wet or damp carpet, poor ventilation, etc.). The $99 Awair: Glow, which works with iOS 8 or later, can help you keep track of — and deal with — such pollutants.
Read MoreNotable apps and app updates for Aug. 18, 2017
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On a regular basis, Apple World Today 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 today's picks.
Read MoreAWT News Update: August 17, 2017
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This will be the last AWT News update podcast until August 30, 2017 -- be sure to visit the Apple World Today website at https://appleworld.today for a daily written update.
- YouTube TV scoots into 14 more markets, giving the streaming service coverage in a lot more of the USA
- Need to disable Touch ID on your iPhone quickly? A new iOS 11 feature will let you do just that
- Quanta will be the manufacturer of the third-generation Apple Watch, which is expected to make it to stores in the fourth quarter of 2017
- McDonald's Australia must have a craving for the tenth-anniversary iPhone, as it has used a rendering of the device in a marketing email
ATailorBird Laptop Sleeve: Perfect for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
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Spent all of your money on that nice, new 13- (or 15-) inch MacBook Pro and now you're looking for inexpensive protection for it? Look no further than this denim fabric laptop sleeve from ATailorBird (available from Amazon for just $14.99 -- affiliate link will compensate Apple World Today).
Read MoreLawsuit over Apple store workers’ unpaid time may be heading to the California Supreme Court
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A class action suit over Apple store workers' unpaid time spent in bag checks may soon be headed to the California Supreme Court, reports AppleInsider. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals the state's Supreme Court to decide whether bag checks are "compensable as 'hours worked' within the meaning of California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order No. 7," even when people could technically avoid the checks by leaving purses, backpacks, and other bags at home.
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