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Apple patent filing hints at NFC, digital wallet technologies

Sometimes it’s the patent filings that really tell you what’s coming down the road. Per BusinessInsider, a newly public patent application from Apple describes a detailed backend architecture for a mobile wallet designed to hold digital credit, debit cards and coupons issued by a range of merchants and financial institutions. The filing describes the system […]

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iPhone News

Apple announces September 9th media event

Even if only a fraction of the rumors about the upcoming Apple products are true, this one’s straight from the horse’s mouth. Apple has announced that it will be holding a press event on September 9, kicking off at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern. Invitations dispatched to press on Thursday morning were even more cryptic […]

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iPhone Rumor Wearables

Rumor: Apple to unveil iWatch alongside iPhone 6 at September 9th media event

In spite of the rumors of delays, Apple’s “iWatch” may be introduced to the public sooner than expected. Per AppleInsider and the well-connected John Paczkowski of Re/code, who referred to the device as a “new wearable” that will be worn on the user’s wrist. He also reaffirmed claims that the device will tap into the […]

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Hardware MacBook Air Rumor

Rumor: Apple to release thinner MacBook Air in late 2014, early 2015

The MacBook Air could get even thinner by the end of 2014 or early 2015. Per MacRumors and DigiTimes, supply chain sources in Taiwan have noted that component production has already begun in small volumes. Apple will also reportedly cease production of the 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro by the end of 2014. A report last […]