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Rumor: Apple to include wireless charging feature in iPhone 7

Because, hey, wireless charging is pretty darn cool. The current batch of rumors regarding Apple’s next-gen iPhone/the iPhone 7 includes a wireless charging feature as well as a thinner, waterproof body and no headphone jack. The rumor hails from within Apple’s supply chain and an anonymous source has stated that the iPhone 7 will not […]

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Apple retail chief Ahrendts snags $25.8 in salary, stock and bonuses for 2015 financial year

If you ever doubted the power of corporate bonuses, keep in mind that Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts just made almost $25.8 million in compensation last year, according to a regulatory filing. Ahrendts, who draws a $1 million base salary, has also been awarded a $20 million stock grant, a $4 million bonus and relocation […]

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Apple purchases Emotient, speculation rises as to facial analysis possibilities

It’s hard to say what Apple plans to do with the small companies it invariably buys, but the speculation gets interesting. Most recently, Apple has purchased Emotient Inc., A startup that uses artificial-intelligence technology to read people’s emotions by analyzing facial expressions. Emotient itself has been sold to advertisers to help assess viewer reactions to […]