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Apple releases iOS 10.0.2 update, chases after headphone audio control, other bugs

Look at it this way: Bug fixes are a good thing. On Friday, Apple released the iOS 10.0.2 update for its newly-released iOS 10 operating system. The update, a 56.1 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes:

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Hardware iOS iPhone iPhone SE News

Some iPhone SE users complain of Bluetooth audio issues, Apple has yet to offer official comment

Well, this could be one for the bug team to sort out. A number of oPhone SE early adopters have reported audio issues with Bluetooth phone calls when the smartphone is paired with a vehicle or wireless headset. The issue extends to GPS voice navigation for some, but streaming music over Bluetooth appears to be […]

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Apple releases OS X 10.11.4 update

It’s not the biggest update in the world, but it could make a difference. Apple on Monday released OS X 10.11.4. The new version of the El Capitan operating system, which is available through the Mac App Store, offers the following fixes and changes: – Adds the ability to passcode-protect notes containing personal data in […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor Software

Rumor: Samsung borrowing Live Photos feature for Galaxy S7 handset

From one perspective, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. From the other, Samsung could just file this into the realm of legal arguments it’s had and is having with Apple. Samsung seems to be copying the Live Photos feature found on the iPhone 6s. A new feature which shoots short video clips before and […]

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Hardware iPhone News Patents

Apple patent suggests move away from 3.5mm headphone jack, towards Bluetooth or Lightning connector, for next-gen iPhone

As frightening as the idea of an iPhone without the headphone jack may be, a recently published Apple patent suggests that the idea may be fairly likely. A new patent awarded to Apple on Monday suggests that Apple may convert from the classic 3.5mm headphone jack to Lightning and Bluetooth. The patent seemingly describes a […]