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Apple TV Hardware Rumor

Rumor: Apple TV ship times slip to 1-2 weeks, next-gen device expected at WWDC

It’s when the shipping times slip that new stuff is probably around the corner. Recently, shipping times for the current generation of Apple TV has slipped to 1-2 weeks, as opposed to “in stock” or “1 day”. The change hints towards a next-generation Apple TV that’s rumored to feature slimmer hardware, a new tactile remote, […]

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Patents

Apple patent describes keyboards with sensors, tactile feedback

This could be nifty. Per AppleInsider, Apple has shown interest in creating an advanced keyboard that could provide tactile feedback to users through the inclusion of numerous proximity sensors and air vents on individual keys. The concept was revealed this week in a new patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The […]

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Apple Files Patent for Touch-Surface Keyboard with Tactile Feedback

Ok, this could be really interesting. Recently, Apple filed for a patent on a touch-surface keyboard with tactile feedback. Per AppleInsider, a problem with typing on touchscreens is that users must typically look at the keys to know what is being pressed; by contrast, most physical keyboards allow people to gauge where their fingers are […]