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Apple patent reveals consolidated headphone jacks for upcoming devices

Per Patently Apple, Apple is looking to develop a new audio input port configuration for the iPod, iPhone and iPad devices. The effort seems to indicate that Apple is working to limit the amount of holes in its devices, because each ”breaches the barrier that protects components inside the housing.” Apple’s answer is to reduce […]

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Apple confirms September 1st press event

Apple has confirmed that the company will be holding a press event on September 1st for what’s likely to be a debut of new products and services. Per Macworld UK, the invite did not provide details of the event, simply giving the date and time accompanying a photo of a guitar with an apple shaped […]

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Rumor: Apple iPod event could occur in August, not September, new features expected

A new line of iPods could arrive a bit sooner than expected with a current rumor pointing towards an event rumored to take place on either August 16th or August 17th. Citing a “reliable source within Apple,” MacMagazine reported Friday (via Google Translate) that Apple will hold an event either August 16th or 17th, a […]

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Apple promises fix for web-based jailbreak flaw in iOS-based devices, declines on specific date

The tug-of-war between Apple and the iPhone hacker community continues as Apple has vowed to fix a flaw that allows its iOS-based device to be jailbroken via the Safari web browser. Per CNET an Apple spokesperson said, “We’re aware of this reported issue, we have already developed a fix and it will be available to […]

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BMW announces support for iOS 4 “iPod Out” API for upcoming car models

When the “iPod Out” API was mentioned at Apple’s iOS 4 preview event back in April, no one really knew what it was. Still, this didn’t stop BMW Group from mentioning that it had integrated iPod Out into its newest BMW and Mini vehicle entertainment systems. Per Macworld, the iPod Out API allows car manufacturers […]