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New iPhone 7 leaks show possible Smart Connector, lack of mute switch

Another day, another set of iPhone 7 leaks. Per a series of pictures released on Chinese social media website Weibo, the latest iPhone 7 photos appear to show a very similar design to the iPhone 6s Plus … with the interesting addition of a Smart Connector, visible at the bottom of the device on the […]

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Mysterious, tech-laden van on Golden Gate Bridge adds fuel to Apple self-driving car rumors

This could be either an Apple mapping van or a self-driving car prototype. During a drive over San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday, a modified van was spotted. Among the collection of gadgets on the roof are the spinning Lidar laser sensors often used for self-driving cars. There are also cameras on the roof. […]

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Accessory Hardware News Software

Ring offers Video Doorbell for OS X, Windows 10, iOS and Android

This could come in handy. Ring Products has released the Ring App for both OS X and Windows 10. The app allows you to monitor an entryway from your Mac while on your computer.

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Hardware iPad iPhone News Patents

Apple patent application highlights active shutter system to protect devices from spills, contaminants

Somewhere down the line, this could really come in handy. An Apple patent application published Thursday describes a powered shutter system that automatically blocks access to speaker, microphone and other iPhone and iPad port openings, protecting the sensitive components within. The patent application, known as Apple’s “Electronic devices with housing port shutters” application, describes a […]

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Apple TV Hardware Rumor

Rumor: Next-gen Apple TV remote to feature motion sensors, features targeted at casual gamers

It’s an interesting rumor. And there’s a decent chance it might be true. According to recent reports, the next-gen Apple TV will feature an A8 processor, a native SDK for creating apps and a motion sensitive remote control with multi-axis sensors, complete with a touchpad on the top, physical buttons on the bottom and a […]