Bob Mansfield will lead a new group, Technologies, which combines all of Apple's wireless teams across the company in one organization, fostering innovation in this area at an even higher level.

It's unclear exactly what falls under the purview of Mansfield's Technologies group, but the broader implications are clear: Wireless technology is perhaps the most key component of Apple devices going forward.

This is hardly a surprise to anybody whose watched Apple for the last few years, as the company's tendencies have leaned increasingly wireless. Look no further than the iPhone 5, which includes a staggering number of wireless technologies: GSM, EDGE, CDMA, EV-DO, HSPA, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. In fact, with the addition of Bluetooth to the revamped iPod nano, there's hardly a recent Apple product that doesn't include at least some form of wireless communication.

Add to that the development of multipurpose wired connectors like the company's new and ports, and it's obvious that Apple's goal is to reduce the number of cables and wires needed for its devices.

With wireless technologies playing such an important part, especially for iOS devices, it's no surprise that Apple wants to devote more focus to them. The Technologies group will be able to develop and improve wireless across all of Apple's product lines, perhaps easing the ways in which those devices talk to each other. Given the improvements we've already seen, it's not hard to imagine a future where you needn't plug your mobile device into anything at all.