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Rumor: iPad with Face ID technology in the works

iOS developer Steve Troughton-Smith has come through yet again. The developer has leaked an image of a new avatar generation embedded within an iOS 12 developer beta intended for the iPad that requires a TrueDepth camera system, lending credence to rumors that FaceID iPads are coming sooner rather than later. Troughton-Smith noted that AvatarKit, Apple’s […]

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Rumor: Leaked schematics published for 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus and 6.1-inch iPhone X “budget” model

A group of leaked schematics may have revealed the size of the next-gen iPhone X. A 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus may be in the works alongside a “budget” 6.1-inch iPhone. The schematics come by way of Forbes contributor Gordon Kelly in collaboration with case-maker Ghostek. The upcoming flagship iPhone (the iPhone X Plus?) will have […]

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iOS 12 developer betas point towards shared passwords being distributed via AirDrop

This could definitely come in handy. According to the API (Application Programming Interface) tools available in the betas, iOS 12’s AirDrop system will apparently include a password sharing feature, allowing you to store unique and intricate passwords in a secure, accessible manner. The passwords can be shared directly through the iOS Password Manager via AirDrop.

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Apple announces WWDC keynote livestream for June 4th, 10 A.M. PST

As is its custom, Apple will live stream its Worldwide Developers Conference 2018 keynote event. On Tuesday, the company announced that its livestream will begin at 10 A.M. PST on June 4th. Apple has only confirmed web access to the stream, though other formats like Apple TV will likely be announced in the days leading […]

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Apple patent highlights future Face ID technique that could scan blood vessels in a user’s face, allow for more accurate identification

This could be interesting. As Apple’s Face ID continues to be developed, it’s been revealed that the company has explored the possibility of scanning the pattern of veins in a user’s face as another form of biometric authentication, one that could potentially tell identical twins apart. On Tuesday, the United States Patent and Trademark Office […]