Future Apple devices may use sound outside of human hearing to signal each other

You can already get your lost iPhone or iPad to play a sound through Find My, but Apple is researching how the devices can signal and relay locations to each other without audible beeps or tones.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Apple is reinventing eye tracking technology to bring it to 'Apple Glass'

To bring the ability to track where a wearer's gaze and attention are focused, without requiring costly processing or battery-draining performance, Apple is having to develop a whole new system of eye tracking technology for "Apple Glass."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

Apple may add infrared thermal imaging to the iPhone to help AR accuracy

Future iPhones could use thermal or infrared imaging to supplement regular vision cameras, making it easier to use Apple AR in dark or busy environments.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Apple isn't getting $454M back from VirnetX because it waited too long to ask

Apple won't be able to get back any of the $454 million it paid to VirnetX for infringing patents even after those patents were invalidated, a judge ruled on Tuesday.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 24

Future Taptic Engine may extrude part of an iPhone case for a tactile notification

Apple's Taptic Engine could see big changes in the future, by contextually providing users with physical feedback only in specific places on an iPhone or Apple Watch, or deforming the case of the device to give the user a touchable alert.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Future AirPods may switch to touch sensor for controls instead of force detection

Apple is examining a shift from a force sensor in AirPods to a capacitive touch system to make a set easier to control, and provide new options.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Apple Car may have integrated air scenting tech in a compact unit

The air conditioning in the rumored Apple Car may offer a few surprises for users, with the unit perhaps capable of scenting air, as well as the possibility of being hidden from view.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 20

Apple Car cameras may identify landmarks & objects of interest, detect broken windows

Beyond self-driving, the Apple Car may use its cameras to identify objects of interest and other vehicles, and for detecting damage to the car's windows.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

Apple Glass could use wireless basestations to offload graphical processing

Devices like the rumored Apple Glass or an Apple-designed VR headset may take an entirely wireless approach when used indoors, by using a relay dock to extend the range of communications to multiple users within a room.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Apple Watch may get thinner in the future with curved sensor components

Apple is looking not just at maximizing the efficiency of health sensors in the Apple Watch, but also minimizing the space they take up by creating curved sensor elements to fit better in the enclosure.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

USITC investigating Apple over alleged infringement of Maxell's patents

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced on Wednesday that it is launching an investigation following a complaint by Maxell that Apple is infringing its patents.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

Future Apple devices could perform tasks without powering up from sleep

Apple has been investigating ways of saving power, and adding convenience, by allowing devices to respond to network requests and perform some low-power tasks, all while in sleep mode.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

Apple Glass could communicate with other devices for accurate AR mapping

The long-rumored Apple Glass could take advantage of data from other units to accurately map an environment, with head-mounted displays capturing data on a scene and sharing it for a better augmented reality experience.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

'Apple Car' may control how doors move, offer motion sickness-free VR

The long-rumored Apple Car may have doors that prevent passengers from being hit by another vehicle as they exit the car, while an in-car VR system could have added features to minimize the chance of motion sickness.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 9

Apple developing system to help users track, manage chronic conditions

Apple is working on an integrated health sensor system that could monitor, analyze and help manage the state of a user's chronic diseases.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 7

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