Apple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple's next wearable
Apple has been considering an Apple Ring for almost a decade. Here's how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.
Apple has been considering an Apple Ring for almost a decade. Here's how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.
Apple's engineers are researching how to best make a series of standardized enclosures that would allow users to routinely swap batteries between higher-powered devices like an iMac, and lower powered ones like keyboards or other peripherals.
Newly revealed research shows Apple is looking at mimicking the iPhone's glass back for an all-glass MacBook Pro, which could also incorporate a touchscreen.
If you think the pinch gesture on the new Apple Watch models is impressive, Apple may have more and larger gestures in store in future versions of watchOS for you.
Apple has been researching what more sensors can possibly be fitted into an Apple Watch, and specifically ones that are not related to health.
Apple is researching ways to embed multiple cameras in the body of a "flexible" device like a folding iPhone or iPad, and allow the device to be bent to take a picture or change a setting of the embedded cameras.
Apple is researching ways to create accessories such as an Apple Pencil-like controller for the Apple Vision Pro, which attach to an accessory headset strap for power and data.
It's not enough to be able to see digital elements in the real world through the Apple Vision Pro, Apple wants a complete sensory experience, including feel.
If you're reading this, you've probably got a lot of Apple devices in your house. Apple is working on technology to get them all to listen to your house, and tell you at your desk when something is going on in another room.
Apple is researching whether interchangeable sleeves for the Apple Pencil could give users a choice of controls, sensors, or even extended battery life.
The rumor mill has fired up again, with a new supply chain report claiming that the "Apple Ring" will arrive sooner, rather than later.
Apple has been researching how an Apple Car could reduce how a driver even needs to think about destinations, music or air conditioning, by recognizing passengers and re-routing locations.
Apple's introduction of the notch in the MacBook Pro seemed like FaceID was imminent — but it has yet to appear. It's clear, though, that Apple is still thinking about implementing it in the MacBook Pro, in the iMac, and possibly a display too.
Apple is researching how to make the Apple Vision Pro see if users are sitting properly, and moreover to not blame the headset if wearing it puts a strain on their neck muscles.
It was a surprise when Apple revealed that Apple Vision Pro would display an image of the wearer's eyes on its outside displays, but that's nothing compared to what else Apple has considered showing.
Screen Time may need to add a new category — Apple has been researching how to help users work on their iPhone while swimming.
Rather than utilizing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for communicating between iPhone, Apple is looking at Li-Fi — transmitting data using light.
A newly-granted patent shows how Apple has at least designed a stand that is specifically for charging an iPhone during filming, and connecting to a gimbal.
Apple's research and development work made it the seventh-biggest recipient of granted U.S. patents in 2023, but it's not as high as its 2020 record.
Forget the little light you get from the Apple Watch screen, Apple is researching how to get a brighter external one fitted to a Watch band.
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