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Apple patent hints at invisible input areas which could replace buttons on future devices

A recently published patent shows how Apple could be working to develop technology that could allow virtually invisible input areas that can display information to a user while replacing physical buttons or controls on its products. On Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted patent number 11,237,655, covering a “concealable input region for an […]

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macOS Monterey 12.2 battery drain workaround posted

Following up on the macOS Monterey 12.2 battery drain story, in which a number of users have cited severe overnight MacBook battery drain, a workaround has been found: Developer João Pavão tweeted a RADAR report for the bug: While Apple hasn’t yet issued a fix, there is at least a clunky workaround: Switch off Bluetooth […]

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Rumor: Apple could release updated Apple Silicon iMac Pro with mini-LED display this summer

The rumor mill has indicated some extremely nifty things for a potential iMac Pro that could be released this summer. Per Display Supply Chain Consultants analyst Ross Young, the iMac Pro could feature mini-LED technology and launch sometime this summer at the earliest. Young’s reporting is usually based on indications from the supply chain similar […]

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Some users cite complete Bluetooth-based overnight battery drain following macOS Monterey 12.2 update

Well, this is why they have follow up updates after major releases. It’s also sort of a mess. Following the update to macOS Monterey 12.2, a number of users have reported issues with their Bluetooth in which their Mac battery life goes from 100 percent to 0 percent overnight. Since Apple released the public beta […]

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iOS 15.4 beta hints at “Use Face ID with a Mask” feature

The first iOS 15.4 beta went out to the developer community, and appears to offer an option to enable Face ID when wearing a mask without the need to have an Apple Watch. What’s even better about this feature is that it works with Apple Pay and even apps. The “Use Face ID With a […]