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Apple’s new brain-controlled iPhone, iPad tech revealed in video

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Apple's brain control technology for iPhone and iPad is now being demonstrated, with a video showing ALS patient Mark Jackson controlling his iPad using only his thoughts. This groundbreaking accessibility feature works through Synchron's Stentrode brain implant that reads brain signals via electrodes. The technology enables users with neural implants to navigate screens, open apps, and compose messages mentally, marking a significant advancement for those with mobility limitations.

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