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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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AT&T activates additional 4G LTE networks in 24 U.S. cities

The 4G LTE networks have arrived. Per AppleInsider, wireless carrier AT&Tturned on its 4G LTE network in 24 markets across the U.S. The announcement of the 24 new markets comes as AT&T also began sales of Apple’s latest iPads, which feature high-speed 4G LTE radios, along with the iPhone 5. A total of 16 new […]

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iPad News

AT&T to offer $100 off iPad Mini with two year contract

It’s pretty much the reason you get into a contract in the first place. Wireless carrier AT&T announced on Friday that it will be offering what it calls a “promotional discount” of US$100 to customers buying a new tablet, LTE-enabled iPad, attached to a two-year service agreement. Starting today, customers in the market for a […]

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Hardware iPad News

iPad 2 left without Siri support after iPad mini launch

As nifty as the iPad 2 is, it’s getting left behind where some features are concerned. Per AppleInsider, while it was announced on Tuesday that the new iPad mini is compatible with Apple’s Siri voice recognizing assistant, however owners of the now long-in-the-tooth iPad 2 still won’t be able to access the feature. With the […]

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Apple exploring wireless headphone technology for “active” users

The wireless headphones you’ve been dreaming of…they could be en route. And if wireless headphones are the biggest concern in your life, that’s saying something. Per the United States Patent and Trademark Office, a patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday reveals Apple is investigating a unique set of headphones, […]