Although Apple is facing criticism regarding its EPEAT registry removal, it's still making environmental strides. Patently Apple reports that Apple has received is sixth solar power-related patent this week. The patent is intriguing, depicting a portable device that has multiple power interfaces, including solar cells. Patently Apple expertly goes through the patent, and a few of the others Apple received. It's worth a read -- especially the one about the simplified anti-theft system.
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