Future AirPods could use ultrasonics to detect proper ear positioning

A future model of AirPods may be able to detect when they are not properly seated in a user's ear using ultrasonic ranging, and either alert the wearer, or reroute the audio to another device.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Maxell sues Apple again over FaceTime and other iPhone features

Electronics producer Maxell has filed another lawsuit against Apple, once more accusing it of infringing on 12 patents through FaceTime and photographic features of the iPhone, iPad, and other hardware.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 17

Apple evaluating tunable lens & software combo to improve wearable AR performance

Apple is researching how to blend virtual objects more seamlessly into the real world with "Apple Glass," and how to correctly display AR at the periphery of a wearer's view.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple working on use of array of iPhone cameras for 360 degree photography

Apple is investigating ways to join images from many iPhone cameras, and optionally to control all those devices simultaneously to capture a 360-degree image.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple doubles down on self-driving safety research for 'Apple Car'

A series of newly-granted patents show that Apple aims to make extensive and automatic safety features a key focus of the design of the forthcoming "Apple Car."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

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 5 years ago 6

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

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 5 years ago 2

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 21

'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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 52

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

'Apple Car' may recognize hand signals from people directing traffic

Apple is researching how to make a future "Apple Car" correctly recognize and respond to a person directing traffic at the site of an accident, or a parking attendant telling you which way to go.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Spotify aims to recommend songs based on users' moods

Using speech recognition, in future Spotify will be able to play songs based on users' "emotional state."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

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