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Recent wave of Apple hiring may point to effort to improve iOS device batteries

It’s the hiring cycles that show where a company’s going. Apple has been looking to make significant additions to its battery technology team since the beginning of March, with a special emphasis on iOS devices, newly listed positions available at the company reveal. At least nine listings posted within the last month are directly connected […]

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2015 Chromebook Pixel released, incorporates USB Type-C, other new features

This USB-C thing isn’t limited to the 12-inch MacBook. On Wednesday, Google released its 2015 Chromebook Pixel notebook. The new unit incorporates USB Type C, which allows charging as well as high-speed data and display over the same connector and cable. The new Chromebook Pixel incorporates a high-resolution touchscreen, a sleek aluminum body, and smooth […]

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Apple patent shows potential use of shifting mirrors to help camera/optical stability

When in doubt, use mirrors. A recently published patent application posted on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site shows that Apple has revealed a new concept that would offer improved optical image stabilization using mirrors. The patent, entitled “Mirror Tilt Actuation,” describes an image sensor for small, multifunction devices like an iPhone that […]

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To conquer the iPhone, you must first beat its camera

This is worth reading. An interesting piece over on The Verge discusses one of the iPhone’s chief strengths: being able to take a good picture with almost no fiddling with the controls and being able to take a clear, sharp picture on the very first attempt. This contrasts with the author’s description of his “routine […]

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Google Translate app updated, now offers Word Lens, fast live action translation

It always helps to know the local language. According to the Google blog, Google has released a new version of Translate for Android and iOS.