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Secret temperature/humidity sensor located within HomePod Mini, hints at forthcoming smart -home strategy in the works from Apple

This is unexpected but potentially cool. Apple’s HomePod mini smart speaker, which launched last November, arrived with new features such as a home intercom system. Still, the company had yet to declare an internal sensor that measures both temperature and humidity. Apple never disclosed the sensor’s presence, but according to sources close to the story, […]

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Judge clears way for MacBook butterfly keyboard class action suit

If you’re irate over your MacBook’s butterfly keyboard, there’s a class action lawsuit you can participate in. Judge Edward Davila on Monday approved a class action lawsuit against Apple over its butterfly keyboards. Eligible customers can join the suit in these seven states: California, New York, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington, and Michigan. The case […]

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Rumor: iOS 15 dropping support for iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, and more

The current word around the water cooler is that Apple’s iOS 15 operating system would lose support for older devices such as the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and the original iPhone SE. Per French web site iPhoneSoft, the update will seemingly drop support for devices with an A9 chip when it launches later in […]

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Recently published “Apple Glass” patent highlights feature that could allow headset to unlock nearby devices with a glance

If this is true, it could definitely come in handy. A recently published Apple patent indicates that Apple’s forthcoming “Apple Glass” headset could allow users to skip unlocking their iPhones, as they will have already been authenticated. Similar to an Apple Watch, the device could automatically unlock a user’s other devices. The patent, which was […]

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Apple extends anti-reflective coating repair program

This should come in handy. Apple has informed Authorized Service Providers that its anti-reflective repair program remains in effect. Per a leaked internal memo, users will have to mail in their computers to participate in the program. The program, which was originally launched in October 2015, began when users began discovering issues with their device’s […]