Future Hardware

Apple's smart ring may expand to cover an entire finger

2 months ago

Apple's smart ring may expand to cover an entire finger

An Apple-designed smart ring could feature an expandable design, one that can extend the length of the ring to make it into a finger-sized tube, allowing it to employ more sensors and perform other functions than a smaller, simple ring.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

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ARM Macs in 2021, iOS 13.4 Beta, 'AirPods X', Mac Pro news and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

3 months ago

ARM Macs in 2021, iOS 13.4 Beta, 'AirPods X', Mac Pro news and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Andrew O'Hara joins Stephen Robles discussing the possible move to ARM-based Macs in 2021, upcoming changes in iOS 13.4, Mac Pro white papers and user-installable wheel kit, Target's leaked photo of "AirPods X," Rian Johnson on iPhones in movies, and more.

By Stephen Robles | 3 months ago

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FCC approves rumored 'Powerbeats 4' earphones

3 months ago

FCC approves rumored 'Powerbeats 4' earphones

A filing at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has confirmed a new set of earphones are on the way from Apple, with artwork indicating they may be the rumored Beats "Powerbeats 4."

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

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Apple's AR headset or smart glasses may unlock your iPhone automatically

3 months ago

Apple's AR headset or smart glasses may unlock your iPhone automatically

Apple wants it to be easier for users to unlock multiple devices in quick succession, with the authentication of a head-mounted AR or VR headset or smart glasses potentially allowing other nearby items to automatically authenticate the user.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

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Apple Car seats could change shape to help driver during sharp turns

3 months ago

Apple Car seats could change shape to help driver during sharp turns

A new Apple patent describes a system of automatically altering the shape of a car seat, providing further comfort or greater safety, while it is being driven.

By William Gallagher | 3 months ago

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BOE readies Apple-only OLED lines in anticipation of iPhone orders

3 months ago

BOE readies Apple-only OLED lines in anticipation of iPhone orders

Chinese display producer BOE is allegedly investing heavily in creating lines for OLED modules intended just for Apple products, in what seems to be BOE's latest attempt to secure orders and become part of the iPhone supply chain.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

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ARM Mac coming in first half of 2021, says Ming-Chi Kuo

3 months ago

ARM Mac coming in first half of 2021, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is continuing to work on a self-designed processor for use in a future Mac, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with the first possible release using an ARM-based chip instead of an Intel processor likely to arrive in the first half of 2021.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

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802.11ay Wi-Fi rumored for 'iPhone 12,' wireless charging for 'AirTag'

3 months ago

802.11ay Wi-Fi rumored for 'iPhone 12,' wireless charging for 'AirTag'

The "iPhone 12" could have extremely fast wireless networking with support for 802.11ay networking potentially allowing it to connect at gigabit speeds with home appliances and other hardware, and the long-rumored "AirTag" tracking device may use wireless charging.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

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iPad for Work, Apple's Coronavirus issues, and Apple TV+ on AppleInsider Podcast

3 months ago

iPad for Work, Apple's Coronavirus issues, and Apple TV+ on AppleInsider Podcast

This week on the AppleInsider podcast, hosts Stephen Robles and Mike Wuerthele discuss the lack of an iPad app from Instagram, the productivity of the iPad for certain tasks, coronavirus affecting Apple's manufacturing schedule, the "Amazing Stories" trailer and Apple TV+ thoughts, and more.

By Stephen Robles | 3 months ago

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