Submission + - New Apple patent for Accessory Detection
Aditi.Tuteja writes: "One of the Apple's new patent involves the detection of wireless interference on a handheld device. According to the application, accessories can effect wireless signal of a device, particularly if the accessories are placed near the antenna or are of the unapproved aftermarket variety.
This interference isn't a good thing if you want a strong signal while using an accessory, so Apple with this patent is implying that your accessory might be harmful to the signal of the main device. The Device will give warning by way of a detector chip that is attached to the connector, which would be able to recognize types of accessories."