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Allstate Protection Plan drop tests point towards iPhone 13 models being more durable than Samsung S22 units

The good news is that Apple’s iPhones definitely appear to be getting more durable, or at least more shatter-proof. The better news is that you now have some bragging rights over your friends who own the Samsung Galaxy S22. Per a series of drop tests conducted by Allstate Protection Plans, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 handsets appear […]

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Apple patent hints at invisible input areas which could replace buttons on future devices

A recently published patent shows how Apple could be working to develop technology that could allow virtually invisible input areas that can display information to a user while replacing physical buttons or controls on its products. On Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted patent number 11,237,655, covering a “concealable input region for an […]

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iFixit posts in-depth teardown of iPhone 13, offers details on Face ID changes

Following its live streaming of a full teardown of the iPhone 13 on Friday, the cool cats at iFixit have offered additional details of their in-depth teardown of the iPhone 13 Pro handset. One of the notable internal changes this year is a new Face ID array that combines the flood illuminator and dot protector […]

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Leaked images show purported iPhone 13 front glass displays with smaller notch, different earpiece locations

A newly leaked image of a purported series of iPhone 13 front glass panels could indicate a thinner, redesigned notch on the upcoming smartphone. According to Greek technology repair company iRepair, the company has claimed it has obtained the front glass panels for the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone […]

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Apple patent hints at research into keyboards with adaptive displays for each key

This could lead to something impressive. A recently-released patent, entitled “Electronic devices having keys with coherent fiber bundles,” indicates that Apple is currently researching keyboards with small displays on the keys that are capable of dynamically changing the label on each key. The patent was granted to Apple by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office […]