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Apple patent points out company’s exploration of 3D gestures/input controls for devices

Per the cool cats at Free Patents Online, Apple is apparently investigating new ways of interacting with devices, such as using hand gestures to navigate and control a video recording system without touching anything. Apple’s interest in hands-off control of a device like an iPhone, iPad or Mac was revealed this week in a new […]

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iPhone News Software

“iPhone 4S” device name located in iTunes beta reference, points toward possible upcoming product release

With all of one day to go prior to its much-anticipated iPhone media announcement, an iTunes beta is telling more than it should about Apple’s forthcoming product line. Per AppleInsider, references to the much-used “iPhone 4S” moniker could be found in the Info.plist file of the MobileDevices bundle that was included with the ninth beta […]

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Intel quietly mentions 4K support, could introduce higher screen resolutions under upcoming Ivy Bridge architecture

The Retina Display: it’s never been a bad thing. Per VR-Zone, Intel quietly revealed last week that its next-generation Ivy Bridge processors will support the 4K display resolution, with up to 4096 x 4096 pixels per monitor, potentially paving the way for Apple to introduce high-resolution “Retina Display” Macs. The company announced the news during […]

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iPhone News security

Apple posts two security-related job openings, looks to be closing holes where present

If you keep losing an incredibly valuable intellectual property, it might be time to give your security a once-over. Per PCmag.com, Apple posted two job openings on Thursday for managers of “New Product Security.” While it might be a coincidence that the positions opened up when they did, the job descriptions certainly sound like a […]

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Apple patent application points to voice recognition/voice command technology in future versions of iOS

You’ve gotta love forthcoming versions of iOS. Per freepatentsonline, future iPhone software could use the sound of someone’s voice to identify the person themselves, allowing the system to enact custom-tailored settings and access to personal content. The concept was revealed this week in a new patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. […]