The iPad and iPhone are just too convenient and cable TV too idiotic and expensive for the love affair with my TV set to continue.

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For Apple products such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod there is an additional cable with integrated smart remote and microphone.

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The new service would give users access to their iTunes libraries from, say, an iPhone or iPad, instead of requiring that the devices be synced by cable with a computer and use space to store the actual files, the people said.

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Once attached, simply select your local plug, or use your extended cable, to power both your MacBook and iPad or iPhone from a single outlet.

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The vulnerability allows anyone with physical access to the iOS device the ability to easily bypass the passcode lock and use a USB cable to get access to the data stored on the iPhone or iPad from a Mac or PC.

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Running off any iPhone, iPad or iPod using iOS 5, the app uses a dongle which can be connected by cable or infrared to most DSLRs or advanced compacts.

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