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LG uses third-party fixes to provide shielding, seems to have resolved interference issue in UltraFine 5K monitors

It looks like the interference issue on the LG UltraFine 5K displays available through Apple have been resolved. Following continued testing, the new monitors are apparently very slightly sensitive to high-powered RF emissions like from a very close cell tower or military radar like any monitor, the interference problems are rectified, with older monitors retrofitted […]

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LG UltraFine 5K display available to order again through Apple

You can now snag the LG UltraFine 5K Display via the Apple Store. The display, developed in collaboration with Apple and LG, was plagued by both connection and interference issues upon launch. Placing the unit within six feet of a Wi-Fi router caused interference, resulting in continued disconnections and even the MacBook Pro freezing up. […]

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iPhone 6 optical image stabilization, NFC systems may be vulnerable to interference from strong magnets

A powerful magnet can still screw up your day. Or your iPhone 6’s camera stabilization and NFC systems. Per 9to5Mac, a number of users have noticed issues with the iPhone 6 Plus camera and NFC on both the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but the cause of the problem — interference from magnets and metal […]

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Interference testing casts doubt on whether iPads, Kindles actually cause significant interference for air travel

There may be less of an actual reason to keep your devices off during a flight. Per Electronista, both an Amazon Kindle and a Sony voice recorder tested around 30 microvolts, or well under the 100 volts per meter limit the FAA demands. While iPads weren’t measured, they too would be well under the limit. […]

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Some fourth-gen iPod touch users reporting graphics glitches with iOS 4.3 installed

Even if iOS 4.3 is the greatest thing since sliced bread, there may be some bugs to work out. Per Engadget, reports have surfaced of iPod touch users having graphics glitches after updating to iOS 4.3. As seen in the video below, the problem looks like overlapping icons and “interference” on the screen: A growing […]