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Apple files patent for inductive charging pad that could also offer device syncing features

It’s not the newest peripheral idea in the world, but it’s still sort of nifty. Per FreePatentsOnline.com, Apple has shown interest in building an inductive charging mat that would allow users to dock, charge and sync their portable devices by simply placing them on top of the accessory. Apple’s filing, entitled “Device Orientation Based Docking […]

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Analyst: App Store downloads to increase by 61%, prices to jump 14% in calendar year 2011

If you remember your economics class, an old supply and demand chart should pop into your head. Those charts are applicable. Per AppleInsider, having recently hit the 15 billion download milestone, a new analysis has found that downloads from Apple’s iOS App Store will increase 61 percent in calendar year 2011, while the average selling […]