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Apple apparently ramping up hiring for iWatch design, device could see late 2014 launch

Apple looks to be staffing up to build the iWatch. Per The Mac Observer and the Financial Times, Apple is apparently hiring more employees for its wearable technology efforts to address issues that will likely push the rumored iWatch launch out to the end of 2014. Sources said Apple has been aggressively hiring new employees […]

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Hardware MacBook Pro Rumor

Rumor: Apple considering switch to IGZO displays to boost next-gen MacBook Pro battery life

The next-gen MacBook notebooks could possess even longer lasting batteries. Per Korea IT News, Apple is once again rumored to be considering indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) LCDs, this time for inclusion in not only upcoming versions of its iPad, but also in its forthcoming MacBook Pros. A recent report has the Cupertino company talking […]

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Apple releases Mavericks Developer Preview 3 to developer community

Mavericks is coming… Per MacNN, Apple has posted OS X 10.9 Mavericks Developer Preview 3 on Monday. While it is too soon to notice any significant changes or improvements, the beta is focused on compatibility and performance issues, as well as integrating the forthcoming “iCloud Keychain” feature. The update is still dealing with assorted known […]

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Hardware iPad mini Rumor

Rumor: Fifth-gen iPad could arrive in September, second-gen iPad mini not long after

The next-gen iPad you’re hoping for could hit in September, the mini version not long after. Per DigiTimes, a new 9.7-inch iPad is planned to debut in September with a slimmer bezel, as has been rumored. In addition, the report said the number of LED tubes to backlight the Retina display has been reduced from […]

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Apple patent application cites research into earbud headphones with noise cancelation features

This could come in handy. Per The United States Patent and Trademark Office and AppleInsider, an Apple patent application discovered on Thursday describes a set of earbud type headphones that automatically adjust audio output based on seal quality, with necessary impedance data gathered by built-in microphones or electrical current measurements. The patent application, entitled “Electronic […]