Apple agrees to license patented tech in Apple Maps infringement case

Apple has agreed to a settlement and licensing deal in a patent infringement case concerning the use of navigation technology in Apple Maps.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Apple Car could use infrared light pulses to detect ranges of other vehicles

The depth-sensing capabilities of the Apple Car may not be limited to just LiDAR, with Apple suggesting a version using an infrared camera and light pulses could also be used to detect road obstacles.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Apple was working on self-charging, cellular base stations before axing AirPort

Apple was working on Wi-Fi or cellular base stations that keep themselves charged and powered without either AC power, or human intervention — and which can rejoin the network after a loss of power.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

AirPlay may gain intelligent routing to predict where you want to watch

Apple is investigating multiple ways to simplify how users can select what they want to watch and then screen it on the device they want.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple works to avoid screen burn-in on Apple Watches

New proposals from Apple may see always-on Apple Watch faces alter their images to avoid old-style screen burn-in.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 11

How the iPhone 11 Pro cameras nearly looked very different

Drawings filed with the US Patent Office show how Apple investigated many different designs for the iPhone 11 Pro's camera unit.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Ultrasonic pings could make it easier for future iPhones to communicate locally

Apple is researching the use of ultrasonic ranging to determine how far away iPhones are from each other before opening up lines of communication.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple claims it isn't infringing USR patents with Apple Pay

After failing to invalidate patents in a patent infringement lawsuit targeting Apple Pay, Apple is trying convince the court that it isn't infringing on the patents in question.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple files to halt future patent lawsuits from Zipit Wireless

Apple is seeking a declaratory judgement to determine that it does not infringe on two instant messaging patents owned by a company named Zipit Wireless, which previously leveled claims against the tech giant.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 12

Apple researching glass keyboard for strength and transparency

Future Apple keyboards may feature keycaps that are a mixture of a glass top and color backlighting, for longer-lasting keys which could potentially be used as mini displays.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 13

Apple wants your iPhone to replace your passport and driver's license

The next step in Apple's goal of making the iPhone the sole thing anyone has to carry, continues with the device being able to securely replace passports, driver's licenses, and other physical forms of identification.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 41

AirDrop between future iPhones may use lasers to transmit large files quickly

Apple is researching a wireless optical communication system for mobile devices, that uses auto-targeting to precisely line up how a laser lines up with a sensor for the best transfer speeds.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

Vein-scanning could help future Apple Watch detect no-touch gestures

The Apple Watch may be able to detect hand gestures without relying on touch in the future, by monitoring the veins within the wrist of the user to determine how the hand itself is moving.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

Apple researching ways to shrink and add haptics to the iPhone power button

Apple is working on technology to make physical buttons such as the iPhone power button or keys on a keyboard thinner, while also adding options for different haptic feedbacks.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Modular 'Apple Glass' frame components may offer opportunities for expansion

Rather than augmented reality, the "Apple Glass" may have detachable arms that can be swapped for different functionality, including the ability to control devices in the real world.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

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