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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple begins manufacturing of next-gen iPhone, will include Force Touch systems in all models

Whatever the next-gen iPhone is packing for features, they’re apparently building it right now. This is the rumor, as Apple has started early production of its next-generation iPhone models that will retain 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch form factors and integrate Force Touch technology. A Bloomberg article has sources close to Apple suppliers stating that they’re in […]

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iPhone tips: A quicker way to turn off the “flashlight”

Has this ever happened to you? You’re sneaking around the office of a suspected killer looking for evidence and going through his files using your iPhone as a flashlight, and suddenly you hear a noise and see a shadow moving under the door. So you quickly try to turn off the light, but your iPhone […]

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PrimeSense purchase confirmed

On Sunday, Apple officially announced its acquisition of 3D sensor developer PrimeSense. As we reported earlier, Apple has been in talks with PrimeSense since the summer in a bid to grab the company. PrimeSense was the developer of the 3D tracking technology used in Microsoft’s original Kinect device that shipped with the Xbox 360. Apple spokeswoman Kristin […]

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Parallels Access debuts, brings Parallels features to iPad

You can’t knock a company that also goes in a subscription-based direction. Per AppleInsider, Parallels, the company known for its virtualization software, rolled out a new iPad app and subscription service on Tuesday called Parallels Access that promises to run both Mac and PC programs on Apple’s tablet with near-native performance. With Parallels Access, the […]

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Hardware iPhone News Patents

Apple receives patents for push-to-talk, double-sided touch panel features

If you’re hankering for new hardware features on a next-gen iPhone, the patent office is on your side. Per AppleInsider, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently published 26 newly granted patents for Apple, and among them were the Cupertino company’s take on a push-to-talk feature and a double-sided touch-sensitive panel, both of which could […]