Apple is getting serious about smart rings

Apple is still not making wedding rings that spy on your spouse, but it is continuing to research specific uses of "finger-wearable input assemblies."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Future iPhone users may be able to see through multiple lenses while taking a photo

Apple has been researching how to make it simple for a future iPhone user to directly see the difference between Wide and Ultra Wide lenses, giving experienced users more control.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

SpaceTime3D lawsuit claims app switcher, Safari tabs infringe on patents

Apple has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that its app multi-tasking and Safari tab features on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch infringe on a 3D user interface patent.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple, Broadcom win new damages trial in $1.1B Caltech patent case

A U.S. appeals court has granted Apple and supply chain partner Broadcom a win by tossing out a jury verdict requiring the two companies to pay $1.1 billion for patent infringement.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 8

Apple wants to shrink MacBook Pro by removing speaker grills

Apple has been researching how to embed a speaker underneath a MacBook Pro keyboard, which would meaning being able to reduce the device's footprint.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 13

Future AirPods could shut off noise cancellation if a code word is spoken

Apple is researching how future AirPods could allow specific spoken codewords, or your partner's voice, to break through noise cancellation settings.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Patent troll hits Apple with second lawsuit over Apple Maps

Non-practicing entity Traxcell Technologies, LLC has filed a new lawsuit against Apple claiming that Apple Maps infringes on one of its navigation patents.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 8

Future MacBook Pro displays could automatically open & tilt to suit the user

Forget Center Stage moving the camera lens to follow you — future MacBook Pro screens may be able to automatically tilt themselves to the best viewing angle.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Future MacBook Pro may gain retractable keyboard for thinness, screen protection

Apple has researched using a keyboard that expands up out of the MacBook Pro chassis, and retracts again when the lid is closed.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 9

Apple may make smart necklaces, bracelets, and key rings

Apple already uses the term "wearables" to cover the Apple Watch and AirPods, but now it could be looking to expand into many more items from key rings and door knob hoops, to bracelets and necklaces.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple hints at future plans for Magic Keyboard for iPad

The strong but flexible Magic Keyboard and case for the iPad Pro is described in a new patent application that suggests some variations could be coming.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

New Apple hinge tech could be used in a folding iPhone, MacBook Pro, or future wearables

Apple continues to research hinge technology, planning slim but strong ones made out of composite materials for everything from a folding iPhone, to a MacBook Pro, and other wearables.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Federal Circuit sides with Apple, affirms ruling on Corephotonics patent

The U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed a previous Patent and Trademark Office decision in a patent lawsuit against Apple, handing the Cupertino tech giant a win.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Future Apple Watch bands could include a stretchable blood pressure cuff

Apple continues to pursue adding accurate blood pressure measurement to the Apple Watch, and now that research includes potentially utilizing a stretchable Watch band.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

More early details about Apple's folding iPhone revealed

Continued patent filings prove that Apple is pursuing a folding iPhone design that would utilize a sliding body, with a flexible screen.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

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