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Apple exploring wireless charging, over-the-air electricity technology

This could lead to something interesting. Per FreePatentsOnline, a new patent application reveals Apple’s interest in a “realistic and practical approach” to wireless power, providing over-the-air electricity to low-power devices within a distance of one meter. Apple’s interest in wireless charging technology was detailed in a new patent application published this week by the U.S. […]

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Rumor: Apple to remove iPad purchase limits in immediate future

Yes, you too will be able to hoard iPads long after the zombie apocalypse… Per 9to5 Mac, a leaked internal memo shows that Apple is finally dropping the long-existing iPad purchase quantity limit of two units per purchase. The change goes into effect immediately at Apple’s Retail Stores worldwide (except in Hong Kong). The quantity […]

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Qualcomm confirms difficulty in meeting LTE chip demand, next-gen iPhone could see delays

Well, the good news is that your iPhone 4S might remain current a little longer than you expected. Per a report from Reuters, Apple’s LTE chip supplier Qualcomm is having “trouble meeting demand” for smartphone chips and will continue experiencing manufacturing constraints throughout the rest of the year. Qualcomm Chief Executive Paul Jacobs told analysts […]

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Retina Display supplies constrained by demand, shift in labor practices for Foxconn workers

If you don’t have enough of a given part, it makes assembly a bit harder. Then there’s the awkward part about easing working conditions for your labor force… Per AppleInsider, demand for Apple’s new iPad remains strong, but production of the device has reportedly been limited by supply of Retina displays, as well as a […]

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Analyst: App Store downloads to increase by 61%, prices to jump 14% in calendar year 2011

If you remember your economics class, an old supply and demand chart should pop into your head. Those charts are applicable. Per AppleInsider, having recently hit the 15 billion download milestone, a new analysis has found that downloads from Apple’s iOS App Store will increase 61 percent in calendar year 2011, while the average selling […]