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Apple patent application reveals tiny audio jacks

by Dave Caolo (Sep 23rd, 2010)

Apple's developers have been shrinking the iPod with nearly every update, yet they aren't done. This week, AppleInsider has discovered a patent application that reveals even smaller audio jacks that could be used in future, tinier iPods. To understand how, we must discuss pogo pins and cantilever ...

iPhone 101: Headphone issues

by Dave Caolo (Jul 2nd, 2008)

Recently, my iPhone was having issues. Specifically, it thought headphones were inserted when they weren't. I first noticed the problem as I was typing and didn't hear that familiar "click" that normally accompanies a key press. I thought I had accidentally toggled the ringer mute button (which I ...