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Charlie Miller finds security flaw in Apple’s notebook batteries
Apple doesn’t want users tinkering with or even removing their notebook batter, but an overlooked security flaw might give hackers access to a machine’s battery, giving them the ability to wreak all sorts of havoc on a user’s laptop. The security flaw was discovered by security researcher Charlier Miller (shocker) who plans to explain the […]
Continue reading...Apple taps Sharp to provide next-gen display for the iPhone 6
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Always looking to make their products lighter and more power efficient, AppleInsider points us to a new report from the Japanese-based Nikkan which relays that Apple recently struck a component deal with Sharp for displays to be used on the 6th generation iPhone. Sharp has reportedly already begun preparing for the manufacturing cycle, set to […]
Continue reading...Apple faces shortage of lithium-ion batteries following Japan quake
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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A new report from the Wall St. Journal notes that Apple is experiencing shortages of the lithium-ion batteries used in its line of iPods. Going down the supply chain, Apple traced the shortage back to a Japanese chemical manufacturing company called Kureha Corp. Kureha, the report notes, commands a 70% global share of an integral […]
Continue reading...Upcoming iOS 4.3.1 update rumored to fix battery drain issues
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Jonathan Geller, the Boy Genius himself, writes that a heretofore unreleased and unseen iOS 4.3.1 update will drop in the next week or two and that users can expect to see a slight improvement in battery performance in addition to a number of minor bug fixes. We reported the changes from iOS 4.3 a few days back, […]
Continue reading...iPad battery and glass display most at risk in wake of Japan disaster
Thursday, March 17, 2011
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iSuppli writes that while most of the iPad 2 components can be outsourced outside of Japan, the glass display and the battery may prove more challenging to swap out. The glass used in the iPad 2’s touch screen overlay could present another supply problem for Apple. While the supplier of this glass cannot be confirmed […]
Continue reading...iPad 1 battery vs. iPad 2 battery
Friday, March 11, 2011
How did Apple crank up the internals on the iPad 2 while maintaining impressive battery life? Well, they put in an absolute motha’ of a battery. Check it out compared to the battery used in the original iPad. Indeed, the iPad 2’s battery is 1.8x larger than the one found on the original. via app advice
Continue reading...iPad 2 – it’s all battery baby!
Friday, March 4, 2011
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Steve Jobs made a point of bragging about how the iPad 2 is faster, lighter, and thinner than its predecessor. Moreover, the iPad 2 has better hardware, a gyroscope, and of course, front and rear facing cameras. Still, Apple was able to maintain the astounding 10-hour battery life it achieved with the original iPad.
Continue reading...Mophie juice pack plus for the iPhone 4 more than doubles battery life
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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Apple has made tremendous strikes in increasing the battery life on the iPhone, but with so many websites to visit and so many apps to play, you can never have enough juice when you’re out on the town. Sure, you can limit your phone usage Windows Phone 7 style, but why take all the fun […]
Continue reading...iOS 4.2 improves network performance while increasing battery life
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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The Nokia Siemens Blog writes: With its latest iPhone iOs 4.2 software, it looks like Apple is joining efforts to cut smartphone signalling down to size. Tests by Nokia Siemens Networks have shown that iPhone iOs 4.2 supports a technology called Network Controlled Fast Dormancy, which we have already introduced into our networks. Basically, the […]
Continue reading...Apple also releases AA batter recharger
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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In addition to refreshed Mac Pros, iMacs, a new Cinema Display, and the now unveiled Magic Trackpad, Apple today also announced a AA battery recharger. It costs $29 and ships in 2-4 days. The Apple Battery Charger kit comes with a sleek, compact charger and six high-performance AA NiMH batteries that are ready to use right out […]
Continue reading...What you can do with the iPhone 4’s bigger battery
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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Lost in the hoopla of Apple’s multitude of iPhone, app store, and iOS announcements is just how remarkable the battery life is on the upcoming iPhone 4. Here’s what this badboy can do thanks to Apple’s efficient A4 processor, not to mention a 40% bigger battery. – 7 hours of 3G talk time – An […]
Continue reading...Apple upgrades entry level MacBook with faster processor and 10-hour battery life
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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As expected, Apple today refreshed the entry level white MacBook. Still checking in at $999, the new model now comes with a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics card, a 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, and an impressive 10 hours of battery life. The previous MacBook, which was last refreshed in October […]
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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