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.
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William Gallagher
Switchable Apple Pencil nibs could change its functionality
Apple is investigating how a future Apple Pencil could offer more variety to its users, by having interchangeable nibs that can change what the stylus can do.
Malcolm Owen
Apple investigating glass ear cups for AirPods Max
Glass can shatter when dropped, but Apple is investigating the use of it for future AirPods Max because it looks great — and can have better acoustic properties that aluminum.
Apple refining AR and VR tech, including sensors to detect food freshness
Apple is refining technology for use in a head-mounted device like the rumored "Apple Glass," including infrared sensors that could be used to measure the freshness or calorie content of food.
Mike Peterson
Apple looks to make sleep tracking unobtrusive with slim bed sensors
Building on existing systems that monitor sleep through placing a sensor on top of the mattress, Apple is researching how to get more data and do so with less discomfort for the sleeper.
Apple developing new terahertz radiation sensor tech for non-invasive glucose monitoring
A series of new patent applications backs up recent claims that Apple will introduce the ability for a future Apple Watch to monitor glucose using terahertz electromagnetic radiation without the need to draw blood.
'Apple Glass' may be able to tell when you're distracted, or paying attention
Apple's forthcoming "Apple Glass" could feature systems that register dilated pupils, and so alter brightness to provide a comfortable viewing experience and monitor the user's attention.
Apple may have a solution for fraying Lightning cables
If you've ever had an iPhone Lightning cable in your car, you already know how fragile they are. Apple may now have a solution that could also protect any kind of cable.
Future Apple Watch display and chassis may boost all wireless receptions
Apple is investigating making essential Apple Watch components, such as the display, do double duty by incorporating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, UWB, or other antenna functions.
Mike Wuerthele
