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Rumor: Apple to bring Touch ID to upcoming 12-inch MacBook Air, other input devices

Apple may be expanding its Touch ID technology to other devices. Current rumors have it that the forthcoming 12-inch MacBook Air — which is widely believed to include a high-resolution Retina display and vastly-reduced I/O — could also sport a Touch ID sensor positioned above its trackpad, according to Taiwanese blog AppleCorner, which has cited […]

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Some users experiencing Wi-Fi-related issues after OS X 10.10.2, iOS 8.1.3 updates

If you’re slamming your head against a nearby object about your Wi-Fi performance after the OS X 10.10.2 and/or iOS 8.1.3 updates, you’re not alone. Per Macworld, a second OS X 10.10 update, labeled 10.10.2, was publicly released Tuesday. Leading off the improvements offered in the update was “resolves an issue that might cause Wi-Fi […]

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Rumor: Staples to begin selling iPad, additional Apple products starting in October

If you’re hankering for a more convenient source for Apple’s products, Staples could finally be in line to offer a decent selection. Per 9to5Mac, an anonymous source close to the story has stated that office retail chain Staples is looking to start sales of various iPad and iPod configurations as soon as Oct. 1, bringing […]

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Recently-released Apple patent discusses touch-based screen featuring haptic feedback

When in doubt, make your touchscreens better. Per FreePatentsOnline.com, in an effort to make touchscreens less static, Apple has proposed that future iPhones and iPads could feature actuators that would provide haptic feedback to users, and also include sensors that would measure the force at which a user touches the screen. The concept was unveiled […]

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Rumor: Next-Gen iPhone to Go Into Production Earlier, Feature Magic Mouse-Like Casing

If it wasn’t for rumors, things would be factually accurate. And sort of boring. Per Bloomberg News, Apple will introduce a new iPhone in 2010 that will employ a touch-sensitive plastic back casing similar to the one used on the company’s new Magic Mouse, one analyst has said. In a recent interview, Robert Chen with […]