Apple investigating ultrasonic sensors to authenticate user voices

New research reveals that Apple is looking at how to make Siri detect particular voices, and also determine their location, solely through vibrations.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple working on tech to improve reliability of hinges for smart rings

As Apple increasingly produces folding devices — from the rumored smart rings and a "folding iPhone" to the shipping MagSafe Duo Charger — it is researching how to make hinges stronger.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

'Apple Glass' may unlock your iPhone automatically

Apple's forthcoming "Apple Glass" headset may allow users to skip unlocking their iPhones, because they will already have been authenticated.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Apple denied new VirnetX FaceTime patent trial

After a battery of appeals, the Apple versus VirnetX legal battle over FaceTime patents appears to be finally over, with the judge at the heart of the case denying Apple's motion for a new trial.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 7

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 16

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 27

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

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 5 years ago 4

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.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

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.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

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 5 years ago 9

'Apple Car' windshield may feature a notch for sensors

A future "Apple Car" is likely to include sensors to allow it to be self-driving, and some of those sensors need a window or notch to allow them to work through the plastic or fiberglass of a vehicle body.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 13

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