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Microsoft purchases SwiftKey, states that iOS and Android versions will continue to be developed

Microsoft confirmed via a blog post that the company will be buying SwiftKey, the developer of a popular software keyboard for Android and iOS phones—even though it already has its own software keyboard, Word Flow. SwiftKey and Word Flow allow users to slide their finger from one letter of a keyboard to another, drawing the […]

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Rumor: Apple to hold media event on March 15th, focus on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch updates

Apple’s next media event is rumored to take place on Tuesday, March 15th and is expected to cover a new 4-inch “iPhone 5se”, iPad Air 3 and Apple Watch updates. Still, the date could change at the last minute, so things are up in the air. Apple’s new 4-inch iPhone is rumored to feature an […]

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FCC allows LTE-U network testing through Verizon, Qualcomm

A faster cellular network architecture is en route for your iOS device. The FCC has approved additional testing of a cellular technology called LTE-U, controversial because it can operate over the same bands as Wi-Fi routers. Qualcomm will now be able to test LTE-U hardware at two Verizon facilities. The firms are among those arguing […]

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Rumor: Apple working with partners to develop wireless charging feature for next-gen iOS devices

It’s about time for wireless charging to come to your iOS devices. That being said, Apple is rumored to be working with partners in the U.S. and Asia to develop new wireless charging technology that could be deployed on its mobile devices as soon as next year, according to sources close to the story. Apple […]

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Cirrus Logic CEO offers hints as to possible audio technologies for next-gen iPhone

Following up on the rumor that the iPhone 7 will drop the headphone jack, Jason Rhode, the CEO of known audio supplier Cirrus Logic, made a few interesting comments that only add to the flames: There are definitely people considering putting [it] in box … any time somebody talks about adding content inside a box, […]