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    Mysterious Apple device surfaces in FCC filing

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    Richard Lawler
    Richard Lawler
    09.23.2016

    What is the A1844? We don't know, but an FCC filing for the Apple-built hardware popped up, revealing a few interesting details that raise more questions than answers. Revealed by the French website Consomac, the device is similar in size to an Apple TV 4th-gen box (the new one with the Siri voice remote), but there are no full pictures or other details to explain exactly what it does. AppleInsider points out that tests reveal Bluetooth and NFC (which is not currently included in the Apple TV) capabilities, but didn't note WiFi, which could be a result of re-used hardware or that it's not present. The diagram included in the filing shows a shape and screws that appear to be similar to the current Apple TV.