Japanese blog Macotakara [ via AppleInsider] reports that Apple held a MFI Conference in Shenzen, China this past week. MFI is Apple’s Made for iPod / iPhone / iPad certification program for accent makers.
During the speak, Apple reportedly revealed that they were aiming to offer a brand new certification chip for his or her MFI program to encourage additional iOS-compatible accessories. The new chip can permit access to iOS devices over AirPlay, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. whereas Macotakara doesn’t specify how this differs from the present program , the present program looks to be restricted to physical dock accessories and specific AirPlay vendors.
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