Mike Wuerthele
This week's update of the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's database has revealed an as-yet-unannounced Apple product, with screw placement and case dimensions similar to that of the fourth-generation Apple TV.
First spotted by Consomac, the regulatory label has little information as presented in the FCC drawing. The A1844 model number on the case is not currently in use by Apple.
Power draw for the device is said to be 100mA with a peak of 700mA, and between 5.5V and 13.2V. This is different than the fourth generation Apple TV power supply, which is rated for 12V and 920mA.
FCC regulatory label information, with Torx screw positionAssociated with the filing are Bluetooth and NFC tests by the FCC. Wi-Fi tests were not performed on the device, implying either an existing design re-utilized or no Wi-Fi functionality whatsoever.
Fourth generation Apple TV disassembly by iFixit, showing similar screw positionMuch of the test documentation is hidden by a request for confidentiality associated with the product.
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4k finally? Had to skip the 4th generation because it was missing. It is kind of absurd situation, you can record 4k on iPhone, but can't watch it in full resolution.
Go for a new AirPort Express that gets a upgrade to AC being the only network device that hasn't supported that standard.
But NFC... I wonder if they're making an Apple Pay terminal to ship off to shops? That would speed up adoption
Hopefully a terminal for Apple Pay so the poor McDonald's employees at the drive through don't have to pick up and drag the other terminal to the window...had to say it. But this would be unlikely due to interface issues with existing POS systems. Not sure what this would be. The NFC is throwing me here.
NFC for rapid config using iPhone?