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Rumor: Next-gen Apple Watch may include glucose sensors, address diabetic market’s concerns

The next-gen Apple Watch may feature glucose sensors. CNBC, citing sources close to the story, has reported that Apple has reportedly hired a team of biomedical engineers to develop noninvasive glucose sensors for integration in Apple Watch, a solution that could lead to continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels for users with diabetes. The small […]

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Apple drops from first to fifth place in Laptop Mag’s annual survey

In as much as you may love your Apple notebook, Apple’s wares seem to be on the decline according to Laptop Mag. The publication, which has awarded Apple the top spot in its annual survey since 2010, placed Apple’s notebooks at fifth place alongside Acer but behind Lenovo, Asus, Dell and HP. The magazine had […]

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Analyst: Apple may be developing its own power management chips, could be veering away from Dialog

Apple may be developing its own power management chips according to a report from German private bank Bankhaus Lampe. The report, which was released on Tuesday, precipitated a sharp drop in the share price of Dialog Semiconductor, which functions as Apple’s current supplier. Per analyst Karsten Iltgen: “The teams of both companies collaborate very closely […]

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Apple posts positions for GPU-based jobs in London following break with Imagination Technologies

Following the breakup of U.K.-based Imagination Technologies, Apple seems to be ramping up its own GPU division as well as hiring a number of engineers within the London region. Appearing on the United Kingdom version of Apple’s jobs board over the last month, the company has listed 12 “Hardware Engineering” job postings in London, located […]

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Apple patent application hints at waterproof next-gen AirPods case capable of charging assorted devices

Sometimes it’s the patent applications that offer the most insight. A recently published patent application from Apple highlights the notion of a future AirPods case that could also serve as a wireless charging dock for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The patent application depicts the AirPods charging case doubling as a charger for a variety […]