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Apple patent describes method in which Touch ID could span an entire iPhone display

While Touch ID is no longer offered as a means of biometric authentication on current model iPhones and iPad Pro tablets, Apple may be considering the possibility of adding fingerprint recognition to its mobile devices, by using acoustic imaging on the display.

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Potential new iMacs, MacBook, Mac mini spotted in recent Eurasian Economic Commission filings

A series of details from the Eurasian Economic Commission includes what appear to be updates to Apple’s iMac line, including part numbers for what could be new desktops, iMacs, or a new notebook. Ahead of Apple’s October 30 event, regulatory details filed with the Eurasian Economic Commission suggest the company plans to unveil new Macs […]

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Apple invests $200 million in Corning’s Harrodsburg, Kentucky plant

The glass on your Apple devices could be on the verge of becoming that much stronger. Apple announced that the company has put $200 million of its $1 billion U.S. manufacturing fund into Corning’s Harrodsburg, Kentucky glass-making plant. Corning has manufactured the glass that Apple has used in iPhones and iPads since day one.

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Recently located documents show Apple places pressure on recyclers to shred MacBooks, iPhones

A recent discovery from Apple’s Environmental Responsibility Report revealed that Apple, which recently stated that one of its goals was to make its iPhones and computers out of recycled materials, has ordered recyclers to shred iPhones and MacBooks upon receiving them. This stands in contrast to an environmentally friendly action that could be undertaken, which […]

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T-Mobile snags $8 billion of wireless network spectrum for future infrastructure improvements

It never hurts to prepare for the future. T-Mobile recently won an FCC wireless auction for a portion of the wireless airwave spectrum, thereby spending $8 billion to expand its network. The carrier acquired over 1,500 wireless licenses in the 600MHz range. Signals within the 600MHz can travel longer distance and are generally considered high […]