iPhone 15 Dynamic Island tipped to integrate the proximity sensor

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The Dynamic Island isn't going away anytime soon. The Apple iPhone 15 series is expected to bring the controversial notch to all models. But reports are claiming there's going to be a slight change over the iPhone 14 Pro version. Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the proximity sensor will be integrated inside the Dynamic Island area this time instead of sitting below it.

The proximity sensor detects when you hold up a phone to your ear so it shuts off the screen. The position shift might be related to rumours of Face ID improvements. But Kuo said this won't result in any changes to the look or functionality of the Dynamic Island. He said Apple supplier Finisar will move to offer Apple 940nm wavelength proximity sensors instead of the iPhone 14 Pro's 1380nm sensors. This new proximity sensor is supposedly part of a Single Pearl Module with the codename "Sphinx." We expect the Apple iPhone 15 series to debut in September.

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New leak shows off Google Pixel Tablet Stand

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We know that the Google Pixel Tablet is coming, and unsurprisingly, we're seeing new information leak online. The latest one revolves around its charging dock. Leaker SnoopyTech shared a look at what they are calling the Google Pixel Tablet Stand. Google has shared this on limited promotional material, but here's a more detailed look.

It comes in light grey, which Google will probably call Chalk. It looks like it's wrapped in a similar fabric as the Nest Hub devices. We're expecting the stand to work both as a charger and an external speaker for the tablet. You can see the charging positioned, which should align with the connectors on the tablet. And as suggested in previous rumours, it gets a standard barrel plug, which could disappoint USB-C fans. There's also a debossed G on the bottom surface of the stand and what looks like a single hardware button. With more leaks showing up surrounding the device, we're hoping Google plans to fully unveil the tablet at its I/O conference happening on May 10.

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