Apple working on how to securely present electronic ID wirelessly

Apple wants the iPhone to replace drivers' licenses and any other form of ID, so it is working on technology to keep details secure when authenticating the holder's identity wirelessly.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Apple working on embedding sensors behind a display, resulting in smaller bezels

Apple is researching how to move sensors from the bezel, and placing them in the screen itself, making it possible to have edge to edge displays on a future iPhone, or even an iMac or MacBook Pro.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 16

Future MacBook Pro could use deformable touchscreen keyboard instead of mechanical keys

A future MacBook Pro may do away with mechanical keyboard mechanisms entirely to eliminate issues with debris, by using a force-sensitive surface on a flexible area of the MacBook's casing to mimic the pressing of keys.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Apple researching HomePod Siri functionality expansion with acoustic authentication

As part of making Siri more useful, and leveraging all of your devices, future HomePods may be able to automatically take calls, using acoustic authentication to make sure the connection is secure.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 11

Apple's automotive ambitions extend far beyond self-driving systems

For a product that Apple still hasn't officially admitted that it was working on, the "Apple Car" is getting a lot of research and development work, including steering, ventilation, and software-based self-adjusting sensors.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 24

Future MacBook or iPad models could have power for weeks using hydrogen fuel cells

Apple is investigating hydrogen fuel cells in mobile devices as an alternative to present battery charging technology, partly to achieve far longer battery life, but also to be more ecologically sound.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

Future HomeKit system could track users through rooms, authenticate via biometrics

Apple is developing a smart floor plan deduction system for HomeKit that could detect, analyze, and authenticate users and objects moving through an environment — allowing for deeper customization per user.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

Apple considering paying incentives to developers of popular apps

Apple has investigated methods of determining which apps get certain amounts of actual use by the user, and then allocating financial rewards to the developers based on that usage.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Apple investigating Pro Display XDR nano-texture glass for iPhone and iPad

Apple is researching expanding the nano-texture glass that it introduced on the Pro Display XDR, to bring the technology's benefit of greater anti-reflective properties to the iPhone or iPad

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Federal Circuit Judge resists Apple moving patent case to California

Apple has managed to get most cases transferred to its home state, but its protest over a Uniloc suit has met with resistance from a judge who argues a move is unjustified.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Future iPhone could sport under-display light sensor to cut back notch volume

Apple is researching an ambient light sensor that could be embedded underneath an iPhone display, a development that could aid in removing or reducing the screen notch.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Lawsuit claims Apple Maps infringes on navigation patents

Apple has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that its Apple Maps platform infringes on a pair of navigation-related patents.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

Future iMac may pivot and rotate automatically for good ergonomics

A future iMac may automatically change the height and orientation of the display, as well as other settings depending on the logged-in user, in order to make the computing setup more ergonomic.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 12

Apple researching Apple Watch bands that can provide information in Braille

An Apple Watch band could be that which contains controllable protrusions, and Apple is researching elements that can be raised or lowered to present tactile information on the surface.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Future iPhone cases may brace themselves for impact automatically

Rather than relying on one piece of plastic or rubber, future cases for the iPhone may detect when it is about to hit the ground and alter physical properties to better protect your device.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

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