Apple continuing research on how an iPhone could slot into an 'Apple Glass' headset
Apple is continuing to refine the concept of how an augmented reality wearable device like "Apple Glass" could be made to use an iPhone as its head-mounted display.
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William Gallagher
Apple working on holographic heads-up display to surround car's driver
Apple is working on an improved heads-up display (HUD) system for vehicular use, such as in an "Apple Car," that could display information on side windows or other surfaces.
Mike Peterson
Apple 'watch party' feature could customize playback for parental supervision
Apple is developing simultaneous streaming technology, perhaps as a future Apple TV feature, that could customize playback of a video clip based on viewer needs or preferences.
Future Apple Watch or iPhone may gain a camera that's completely hidden when not in use
The display of a future Apple Watch, iPhone, or any Apple screen, may be able to contain a camera and camera flash which are externally visible only when needed.
Apple looking to embed antennas in screens, as well as Touch ID
Future Apple devices may make more use of the screen for providing a larger Touch ID under the display, plus improve Wi-Fi and cellular reception through embedding a bigger antenna too.
Articulated hinge structures for foldable iPhone detailed in new research
Apple is continuing to develop non-traditional display technology that can fold out and expand along hinge articulation points, likely for a future foldable iPhone.
Apple's Photos app may recognize people by face and body language in the future
Apple's Photos app may improve on its Faces subject identification feature by not just using facial recognition, but also working to identify people's individual body language, typical poses, and torso.
Apple researching alternative technologies to reduce bezels by hiding control circuitry
If it can't reduce the need for a bezel to house sensors and circuitry for iPhone and Mac displays, Apple is investigating how it can make them look much smaller.
Apple VR headset may use fluid-filled lenses to counter a user's bad eyesight.
An Apple VR or AR headset may be able to automatically adjust the lenses placed in front of the user's eyes by using fluids to deform the shape of the lens to improve the user's eyesight.
Malcolm Owen
