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Bluetooth 6.0 protocol finalized, could help boost Precision Finding feature in next-gen Apple devices

The latest protocol for Bluetooth, version 6.0, was released earlier this week, and includes a new feature that could make Apple’s Find My App even more precise across various devices. Bluetooth 6.0 introduces “Channel Sounding,” a feature that will bring “true distance awareness” to billions of future Bluetooth devices and accessories. The organization behind Bluetooth […]

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iOS 17.4.1 update allows for faster Qi wireless charging on iPhone 12 models

If you have an iPhone 12 and just upgraded to iOS 17.4.1, you can now use some of the additional charging speed that Qi2 wireless charging technology offers. Apple’s MagSafe first launched as a competitor to Qi charging with the iPhone 12 in 2020. Since then, a Qi2 standard has been released which is more […]

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Apple to begin implementing PQ3 security protocol in upcoming versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS

Your iMessage messages could be on the verge of becoming substantially more secure. Apple on Wednesday announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage called “PQ3.” The company stated that this “groundbreaking” and “state-of-the-art” protocol provides “extensive defenses against even highly sophisticated quantum attacks,” as seen in their public release: Today we are announcing the […]

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DisplayPort 2.1a protocol change to allow for use of longer cables

Because longer cables definitely don’t hurt. The Video Electronics Standards Association announced at CES 2024 that its DisplayPort 2.1a protocol will allow the use of longer passive cables to connect to monitors, although Mac users won’t benefit from the change just yet. The change to the specification specification, once complete, will allow users to potentially […]

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Possible 2023 model Apple Watch units noted in Bluetooth product database

If you’re looking for registry-based information that new Apple Watch models are en route, you’re going to like this. Apple last week filed a listing for a 2023 watchOS subsystem in the Bluetooth product database. Albeit not surprising, the listing suggests that Apple is gearing up to launch new Apple Watch models in September, as […]