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Apple patent hints at potential development of video game controller

A recently published Apple patent has offered hints that the company may be entering the gaming market. And if you remember the Pippen from the mid-90’s, this isn’t the easier thing to do. The US Patent and Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple in regard to a variety of video game controller accessories […]

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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.3, adds long-awaited Universal Control feature among other changes

Following two months of testing, Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.3, complete with the following fixes, changes, and new features: Universal Control: This allows a keyboard, mouse, and trackpad connected to a Mac to be used by a nearby iPad. Universal Control requires all devices to be running iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 or […]

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Apple releases iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4 updates

Apple on Monday released both iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4, the most recent updates to its iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 mobile operating systems. The updates offer the following hefty fixes and changes: Universal Control: Allows multiple Macs and iPads to be controlled by the same mouse/trackpad and keyboard. Apple Pay: NFC-compatible iPhones can now […]

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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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macOS Monterey 12.1 betas hint at forthcoming release of SharePlay, Universal Control, and other promised features

Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.1 update is still in beta testing, but it looks like several promised features such as SharePlay and Universal Control could arrive with its release. The first macOS 12.1 beta enabled SharePlay on the Mac, allowing developers to prepare their apps to support the feature. SharePlay, which is already available in iOS 15.1, […]