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Title: News: Pair of patents provide look at waterproof Lightning connector, crumb-proof keyboard
Post by: HCK on March 13, 2018, 04:05:25 pm
News: Pair of patents provide look at waterproof Lightning connector, crumb-proof keyboard

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               A pair of patents show Apple’s interest in improving the seals on its devices, starting with a Lightning connector that creates a water-tight seal when inserted. Discovered by Patently Apple, one version of the Lightning connector features a tapered shape made of a “deformable material” that molds itself to the Lightning port to lock moisture out and keep the internal connections free from moisture....

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