Leading the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) rumor mill today is news of a new battery patent. Today, we’ll look at that and other Apple Rumors for Wednesday.
Battery Patent: Apple has filed a patent for a new type of battery storage that could increase its devices’ lifespan, reports BGR. The patent is for a “Battery Can” design that would allow the company to increase pressure on the battery stack. It could also let it put less room between the battery stack and the battery can. These changes could result in a battery offering more power and being safer to use. The design is also specifically meant to reduce the swelling of a battery as it nears the end of its life. This could allow it to last longer a reduce the risk of it damaging the device it is in.
Dubset Remixes: Apple Music now lets users upload their own remixes, TechCrunch notes. The first remixed songs are now available to listen to on the music streaming service. The tech company signed a deal with Dubset to make this possible. Dubset identifies different parts of songs and makes sure royalties are split evenly for remixed content. AAPL signed the deal with Dubset back in March. Stephen White, the CEO of Dubset, says that DJ mixsets are coming next.
iPhone 7 Release Dates: Apple is adding more counties to its list of iPhone 7 release dates, reports 9to5Mac. The tech company is planning to release its newest smartphone line in several countries next couple of weeks. This includes Jordan and Oman on Oct. 15, Israel on Oct. 20, and Maurice, Madagascar, Maroc, Thailand and Uganda on Oct. 21. The Watch Series 2 will also launch in Israel on Oct. 20 and in Thailand on Oct. 21.
