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appleinsider.com - 7/2/2009

Apple developing "active packaging" for iPods and iPhones

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Known for thinking outside the box, electronics maker Apple Inc. is now apparently working on an in-the-box concept that could provide power to iPods, iPhones and other electronics devices still inside their retail packaging, allowing them to display demo videos and receive firmware updates ...

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