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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.3, adds long-awaited Universal Control feature among other changes

Following two months of testing, Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.3, complete with the following fixes, changes, and new features: Universal Control: This allows a keyboard, mouse, and trackpad connected to a Mac to be used by a nearby iPad. Universal Control requires all devices to be running iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 or […]

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Rumor: Apple to switch to TSMC to provide improved battery for iPhone 14 models

As nifty as 5G functionality may be, it may come at a hefty cost to an iPhone’s battery life. As such, reports have indicated that Apple may switch to supplier TSMC for both a reduced battery cost as well as improved battery life with the iPhone 14 handset. While TSMC doesn’t typically comment on single […]

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Apple patent details potential counter-measures to Apple Store retail thefts

Apple Store retail location robberies, where thieves grab display devices from the tables and run, have become a cost of doing business for the company. A recently published patent describes how Apple could fight back. First, Apple uses special software images which render them useless the moment they leave the store location: A source tells […]

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FCC wins 6Ghz spectrum case decision, opens door for Wi-Fi 6E protocol

Although Wi-Fi 6 has begun to make some headway, the currently evolving Wi-Fi 6E standard seems likely to offer even faster speeds down the road. The differences between the Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E protocols are as follows: Wi-Fi 6e is a revolution for wireless networking. The best way I know how to explain it is to […]

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Apple expanding in-house wireless chip creation team

Per Apple’s activity on the job listing boards, Apple is creating a new office that will focus on wireless chip production, thus bringing more of its chip development in-house. Apple is hiring a few dozen engineers for an office in Southern California to develop components that may eventually replace parts that are currently sourced from […]