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Apple exploring technique for dense lithium battery cell creation

It’s a good day for patent stuff and that counts for something. According to AppleInsider, Apple is investigating techniques to increase the energy capacity of rechargeable lithium battery cells without increasing the size of the battery, allowing longer battery life in future devices. The proposed invention is detailed in a new patent application published by […]

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Apple patent suggests combined MagSafe power connector/data connector technology

Ok, this could be useful. Per AppleInsider, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week published a new patent application from Apple named “Magnetic Connector with Optical Signal Path.” Discovered by AppleInsider, the document describes a single cable that would provide both power and data to a mobile device, like a MacBook Pro, using a […]

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Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.6, adds support for new camera formats

Late Wednesday, Apple posted its Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.6, an update designed to extend RAW image compatibility for the Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09 applications. The update, a 6.4 megabyte download, adds support for the following cameras: – Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D / Kiss X50 – Canon EOS Rebel T3i / […]