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Rumor: Apple to send out “iPad mini” media event invitations on October 10th, hold event on October 17th

There could be a nifty media event in which Apple unveils its rumored, smaller iPad in 15 days. Or not. According to Fortune, Apple 2.0 reported on Monday that members of the press will be invited to the event on Wednesday, Oct. 10. That would suggest the event itself would be held a week later […]

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Hardware iPhone iPod Patents

Apple files patent for inductive charging pad that could also offer device syncing features

It’s not the newest peripheral idea in the world, but it’s still sort of nifty. Per FreePatentsOnline.com, Apple has shown interest in building an inductive charging mat that would allow users to dock, charge and sync their portable devices by simply placing them on top of the accessory. Apple’s filing, entitled “Device Orientation Based Docking […]

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Hardware iPhone iPod News

Analyst: Apple’s new Lightning connector should have product lifespan of 5-10 years

If you’re irked about having to buy a new Lightning adapter for your iPhone 5 or updated iPod, at least it’ll be around for a while. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s new Lightning connector, introduced alongside the iPhone 5 last week, is thought to be a key longterm investment for the company, and will possibly have a […]

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Hardware iPhone iPod Nano iPod shuffle News

2012 model iPod touch, iPod nano, third-party Lightning adapters begin to appear on Amazon

Even if Apple’s Lightning connector adapter pre-orders sold out in only a few hours, there’s always third party models to choose from. Per AppleInsider, third-party adapters for Apple’s new Lightning connector have begun to appear online. In addition, the new iPod touch and nano can also be preordered from Amazon. As of Monday, resellers on […]

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Hardware iPhone News

Lightning port adapters sell out in 30 minutes, shipments slip to 2-3 weeks

It wasn’t the sale of the century, but it WAS a part people needed and it went fast. Per AppleInsider, just half an hour after the iPhone 5 went up for pre-order, USB adaptors for Apple’s new Lightning port sold out, forcing users with compatible accessories to wait until new shipments arrive in October. Both […]