Here are your Apple Rumors for today:
EarPods: What appears to be a pair of Lightning EarPods have made their way online, reports MacRumors. The EarPods in the image were thought to be a leaked official version made by Apple (AAPL) for its upcoming iPhone 7. However, the EarPods in the images have been confirmed as fakes. Still, the design of the fake EarPods may not be far off from what the company has planned for its own official release.
Battery: Apple is being sued over a patent infringement in the iPhone 6s, AppleInsider notes. The lawsuit was filed by Somaltus LLC and it claims the tech company infringed on one of its patents with the fast-charging battery feature. The lawsuit was filed in a U.S. District Court for Eastern Texas and the company is seeking either money for damages or royalties. It’s also targeted several other smartphone makers and companies in the auto industry for allegedly infringing on this patent.
Socket: There’s a new HomeKit device called Socket that makes any light a smartlight, reports 9to5Mac. The new iDevice can be screwed in to any light socket and it supports up to 60W bulbs of any type. The device has it’s own app for iOS devices and it will work with iOS 10’s Home app when it’s released. The Socket will set customers back by $79 for each one purchased, but offers more flexibility. It also has a built-in LED nightlight that can change color.
