Apple researching how to use compressed LiDAR data in AR & 'Apple Car'

New research shows Apple is not only working to add LiDAR to "Apple Car" and its augmented reality efforts, but also how to make devices utilize the image data faster.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple evolving periscope camera tech for possible iPhone integration

Apple is continuing to develop technology for a folded camera system that could enable the use of more varied focal lengths and reduce the camera bump on a future iPhones while maintaining image quality.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

Apple attorneys threaten UK market exit if court orders 'unacceptable' patent fees

Apple's lawyers have warned the iPhone maker could exit the UK if a court orders it to pay "commercially unacceptable" fees to patent company Optis Cellular over alleged infringement of 3G and 4G patents.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 108

'Apple Glass' could have movable display and use Fresnel lenses

Apple's AR headset or "Apple Glass" device may use a movable display to compensate for motion blur, while fresnel lenses could help keep the weight of the headset down for users.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Apple withdraws from antitrust lawsuit against Fortress Investment Group

Apple has pulled out of an antitrust lawsuit against hedge fund Fortress Investment Group, which is accused of using its vast patent holdings to lodge patent claims against tech giants.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

How Apple's recycling robots protect themselves from exploding batteries

Apple's disassembly robot and entire iPhone recycling process is an extremely complex effort, and has integrated safety features to minimize the risk and impact of battery explosions.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Apple may still be planning an AirPower style wireless charger

Despite officially cancelling the AirPower project, more evidence has emerged of how Apple is continuing to research solving problems with wireless charging.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Future iPhones may use AR to make the Find My app clearer, more precise

Rather than an arrow pointing in the direction of a lost item, Apple's Find My app may show a live camera image and annotate it with Apple AR.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

VoIP-Pal again accuses Apple of patent infringement in new lawsuit

VoIP-Pal, which owns a portfolio of communications patents, has filed a new lawsuit claiming that the underlying system powering Apple's iMessage and FaceTime infringes on its intellectual property.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 21

Apple developing tamper-proof camera indicator for AR headset privacy

Apple is working on a tamper-resistant recording light indicator system that could allow people around an "Apple Glass" or VR headset user to know if they are being filmed.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

'Apple Glass' may have safeguards to prevent wearers bumping into real objects

Apple devices such as "Apple Glass" may integrate real-world objects into Apple AR or VR experiences, specifically to avoid the wearer colliding with them.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

'Apple Glass' could place virtual controls in the wearer's hand

An Apple AR device such as "Apple Glass," or another head-mounted display, may be able to detect when a wearer puts their hand out, and position a virtual control panel there.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple researching cameras that can capture direction of light for better AR, VR

Future iPhone cameras that capture the direction light is traveling may provide greater 3D detail that will improve Apple AR walk-through experiences.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple's VR headset may borrow air conditioning technology to keep users cool

Future "Apple Glass," or other Apple AR headsets, could use air deflectors to direct heat away from a wearer's head.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple Watch body temperature sensor research underway since at least 2019

Claims that a future Apple Watch will be able to sense the temperature of the wearer's skin have been further backed up by a newly-revealed patent application.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

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