Apple working on tech to make haptic feedback in AR feel real

Apple is researching how to add gyroscopes to Apple AR headsets, giving continuous haptic feedback that will feel immersive.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Future iPhone could stop music & video when you're not paying attention

Apple is researching how a future iPhone can save power by automatically pausing playback when you're not paying attention to media.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 9

Apple & Koss legal battle over AirPods ends in deal

Koss and Apple have ended dueling lawsuits over alleged AirPods patent infringement, with both asking the court to dismiss the legal action.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 2

Colombia court bans 5G iPhones and iPads in Ericsson patent case

Apple's 5G-equipped iPhones and iPads are banned from sale and import in Colombia, ordered after a court determined Apple's products infringe on a patent owned by Ericsson.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 21

Apple researching how to make cases & clothing with magnets instead of zippers

Apple has always gone for the minimalist look in anything it makes, and now new documentation suggests it wants to do away with unsightly zippers, clasps, and fasteners and use magnets instead.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 8

Ericsson brings 5G patent infringement battle to the UK

Ericsson is extending its legal battle with Apple over 5G patents, with new filings indicating the patent infringement fight will also be taking place in the United Kingdom.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 9

Apple smart ring research extends into accessories for it too

Apple is continuing to research fine details of just how smart an Apple Ring could be, and what use could be made of one for Apple AR.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Future Apple Watch could have a camera in the Digital Crown

Apple has been researching how to fit a camera lens into an Apple Watch, and one proposal is to make it part of the familiar Digital Crown.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

Apple could let you switch active devices in the future just by picking them up

You're using your iPhone and Mac, plus you're wearing your Apple Watch — but Apple wants future devices to know which you're concentrating on right now and deliver notifications to that active one, instead of everything.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Apple plans to make 'Apple Glass' comfortable for extended immersive experiences

Apple AR devices such as "Apple Glass," may feature cooling to keep the wearer comfortable, and minutely adjust AR/VR environments to make them seem natural.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Future Apple Pencil may feature full touch-sensitive controls

Alongside the existing double-tap feature, Apple Pencil may gain the ability to recognize gestures such as swiping, via a more comprehensive touch-sensitive control.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 14

Apple tech could create invisible input areas on bezels to replace buttons

Apple is continuing to develop technology that could allow virtually invisible input areas that can display information to a user while replacing physical buttons or controls on its products.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

Apple is working on improving iPhone water and pressure resistance

Newly revealed research shows that Apple is investigating how to keep iPhone sensors working accurately while protected from high water pressure, or low air pressure.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Future Apple Watch may move its battery to give haptic feedback

Apple is investigating how to make the battery in an Apple Watch move in order to provide haptic feedback to the wearer.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple researching how to make 'Apple Glass' self cleaning

Future head-mounted displays, such as "Apple Glass" may automatically remove dust obstructing the wearer's view.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

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