'Apple Glass' may automatically control HomeKit lighting devices

Apple is researching how to make "Apple Glass," or other AR devices, sense and automatically adjust the ambient lighting around the wearer using HomeKit.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple Car airbags could save drivers from flying debris

Passengers of the Apple Car could be safer from injury of objects flying through the windshield in a car accident, with Apple considering various ways to block inbound shrapnel and other items from hitting the vehicle's occupants.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 9

'Apple Glass' may use a True Tone-style feature to match AR with ambient light

As part of making virtual objects appear to fit in with the real-world environment, "Apple Glass" may adjust AR elements depending on light and other factors in the real world.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Apple researching ways to make iPhone display glass thinner and stronger

Apple could make the glass on the front of an iPhone or iPad even stronger and thinner, by using a special support structure around the edge that's also made of glass.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

ITC agrees to investigate alleged Apple Watch patent infringement

The U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to open an investigation to determine whether the Apple Watch infringes on patents held by health tech company AliveCor.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

Apple AR will intelligently identify and annotate items of interest

As the wearer of "Apple Glass," or any Apple AR device, sees an object they're interested in, Apple wants the system to understand that and provide useful details.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Future iPhones may guide stranded people to help, even without cell service

Apple wants the iPhone to be able to lead injured or stranded people to where they can get help, even where lack of internet means traditional location-finding is impossible.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Future MacBook Pro, iPhone hinges could automatically adjust flexibility

Apple wants MacBook Pro and foldable iPhone lids to move smoothly when you open them, but then be rigidly strong supports for the display — and automatically adjust to what you need.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Apple researching geometric, material improvements for iPhone call speaker

The speaker next to your ear during phone calls could be made louder by a new acoustic coating and a new shape, according to Apple's research into future iPhone improvements.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple evaluating expanding Secure Enclave protections for multiple users

Apple is researching ways to allow multiple users to benefit from Touch ID, or similar biometric systems, while keeping the protection of the current secure enclave.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Uniloc fails to overturn Apple success in VoIP patent dispute

A Federal Circuit judge has rejected Uniloc's challenge of a previous FaceTime VoIP patent ruling that was chiefly in Apple's favor.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

'Apple Car' may use AR for windshield heads-up display

The windshield of "Apple Car" may present the driver with an augmented reality view for lane control, hazard avoidance, and otherwise obscured details of the environment.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Apple researching how to prevent wireless chargers from interfering with CarKey

Future versions of Apple's CarKey could detect when it's being used near wireless chargers, and alter how it works to avoid interference.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

'Apple Glass' could adjust brightness to make use more comfortable

Apple wants to avoid the discomfort of a user taking off an Apple AR headset like "Apple Glass," and going from darkness to the brightness of the real environment around them.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple examining use of knitted fabric for iPhone cases - like the iPod Socks

Apple is examining how to produce iPhone cases from knitted fabric instead of molded silicone, similar to not just the braided Apple Watch band, but also potentially like the long-gone iPod Socks.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

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