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.
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Mike Peterson
Apple's AR ambitions could expand into Personal Shopping and tech support sessions
Using hardware like Apple Vision Pro, future Apple Store Personal Shoppers could demonstrate devices to users, and show the products interactively within the customer's home.
William Gallagher
Foldable iPhone may use geared hinges to fold inwards or outwards
Apple is researching the use of geared hinges that would strengthen a foldable iPhone's screen. These hinges could allow the iPhone to be folded both inwards like a book, and outwards to have a form of wraparound screen.
Apple working on technology to finally allow iOS devices to support multiple users
Apple is researching a development of its Secure Enclave technology to securely allow multiple users to share one iPhone or iPad without revealing private info to the other users.
Apple protests VirnetX patent loss that could cost over $1 billion
Apple has asked a US District judge to reduce the amount of damages it is required to pay VirnetX over a patent infringement, and argues that new claims will mean it being required to pay over $1 billion.
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.
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.
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.
Malcolm Owen
