Future Hardware

Apple Glass could communicate with other devices for accurate AR mapping

5 months ago

Apple Glass could communicate with other devices for accurate AR mapping

The long-rumored Apple Glass could take advantage of data from other units to accurately map an environment, with head-mounted displays capturing data on a scene and sharing it for a better augmented reality experience.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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'Apple One' bundle, 'iPhone 12' and iPad rumors, plus more on the AppleInsider podcast

5 months ago

'Apple One' bundle, 'iPhone 12' and iPad rumors, plus more on the AppleInsider podcast

New leaks point to an early September release of new iPads and the next Apple Watch, "iPhone 12" event possibly coming October, the potential US ban on TikTok now includes WeChat, Tim Cook is profiled by The Wall Street Journal, and Microsoft announces the Surface Duo.

By Stephen Robles | 5 months ago

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'Apple Car' may control how doors move, offer motion sickness-free VR

5 months ago

'Apple Car' may control how doors move, offer motion sickness-free VR

The long-rumored Apple Car may have doors that prevent passengers from being hit by another vehicle as they exit the car, while an in-car VR system could have added features to minimize the chance of motion sickness.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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The 'Apple Car' may be able to detect, warn drivers of cracked windows

5 months ago

The 'Apple Car' may be able to detect, warn drivers of cracked windows

The Apple Car may alert drivers to chips and cracks in the windshield and other windows, with a system that uses infrared light to determine if there are any issues with the glass, as well as giving an early warning to prevent small cracks getting larger.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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Future AirPods may adjust audio to help users hear hazards

5 months ago

Future AirPods may adjust audio to help users hear hazards

Apple's AirPods could automatically adjust its audio to make the wearer more aware of their surroundings and any potential dangers in the future, with Apple considering how its personal audio accessories to function in safer ways in situations such as cycling on a busy road.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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Apple Watch antennas could improve by being moved to the rear

5 months ago

Apple Watch antennas could improve by being moved to the rear

A future version of the Apple Watch could spread its antennas throughout the wearable device's body, including adhering some relating to wireless connectivity on the back casing, to improve the quality of reception.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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New 27-inch iMac, Phil Schiller's new role & more, on the AppleInsider podcast

5 months ago

New 27-inch iMac, Phil Schiller's new role & more, on the AppleInsider podcast

Apple refreshed the iMac lineup, Phil Schiller is now an Apple Fellow while Greg Joswiak is promoted to marketing SVP, Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, all this week, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

By Stephen Robles | 5 months ago

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Apple Car could embed displays into the windscreen and other windows

5 months ago

Apple Car could embed displays into the windscreen and other windows

An Apple Car could have displays embedded within any glass in the vehicle, with laminated glass sandwiching various other materials to block external light, emit its own light, or to display an image.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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Future MacBook Pro keyboard could act as a trackpad with touch-sensitive fabric

5 months ago

Future MacBook Pro keyboard could act as a trackpad with touch-sensitive fabric

A future MacBook Pro may have keys that could be used as a touchpad, with the same technology possible for use in a design where there's no dedicated touchpad section at all.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

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