Apple's virtual keyboard tech could lead to backside input for tablets

A newly-published Apple patent application reveals the company is investigating a system that helps users efficiently employ the touch type method, or typing on a keyboard without looking at one's hands, by dynamically remapping a keyboard's keys. The fiing also mentions that a backside sensor array can be embedded in a tablet to create a secondary input surface.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 17

Apple and Samsung set to meet in four German trials, two patent hearings

While post-trial proceedings are well underway in the landmark Apple v. Samsung California case, the two tech giants are scheduled to continue their worldwide patent dispute in Germany, with four trials and two hearings coming up before the end of October.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 24

Apple patent could lead to carbon fiber MacBook housings

Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for a carbon fiber molding process that could one day be used to produce parts made from the lightweight material, like laptop casings or mobile device chassis.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 44

Apple takes issue with post-trial decision timeline, asks court to reschedule hearings

In a late Thursday filing, Apple requested Apple v. Samsung presiding Judge Lucy Koh to reconsider the scheduling of post-trial decisions, saying that the current timeline may dissolve an existing Galaxy Tab ban prematurely.

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Japan court rules Samsung does not infringe Apple patents

A Japan court on Friday ruled against Apple's claim that Samsung infringed on one of its utility patents, handing the Korean company a small victory after its punishing loss in a similar U.S. case.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 74

Samsung to sue Apple over LTE patents, partner with Microsoft to avoid Android lawsuits

Reeling from its scathing jury verdict, Samsung executives have promised to continue litigation with Apple over patents while also partnering with Microsoft to cut its dependency on Google's Android.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 99

Apple looks to automate email sorting with intelligent messaging system

A patent filing published on Thursday reveals Apple's work on a priority-based messaging system that automatically sorts incoming messages according to a number of customizable variables.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 19

Apple injunction hearing against Samsung scheduled for December

Apple v. Samsung presiding Judge Lucy Koh on Tuesday set the date on which the Court will hear Apple's request for a permanent sales ban against certain Samsung smartphones.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 67

Apple awarded litany of vital iOS GUI patents, continuations

Apple on Tuesday was awarded a flotilla of patents pertinent to its iOS devices, especially the iPhone, with the inventions covering everything from intuitive scrolling to email clients.

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Apple patent hints at situationally aware iPhone settings

Among the mountain of patents awarded to Apple on Tuesday, a property relating to wireless device "enforcement policies" could signal the inclusion of dynamic, location-aware iPhone settings.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 7

New Apple patent may offer clues to future mobile payment solution

A newly-granted patent could point to how Apple will handle mobile payments if and when the company decides to enter the market.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 11

Samsung's efforts to lift injunction on Galaxy Tab in limbo as Apple targets its better selling smartphones

As Samsung tries to overturn the Galaxy Tab 10.1's U.S. sales ban, Apple seeks to broaden it to include Samsung's much more lucrative smartphones just in time for iPhone 5's holiday launch.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 15

Samsung asks court to toss Galaxy Tab 10.1 injunction, seeks damages

Samsung on Sunday filed a motion with the U.S. District Court of Northern California asking that a preliminary injunction against its Galaxy Tab 10.1 be dissolved, noting the Apple v. Samsung jury found the device had not infringed on an Apple iPad design patent.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 43

Jurors knew Samsung was guilty after first day of deliberations, wanted to send message with verdict

A day after the Apple v. Samsung trial concluded with a resounding Apple win, jurors shared their story of how the decision was made to slap Samsung with over $1 billion in damages owed for copying the iPhone maker's patents.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook stresses values, innovation in post-trial remarks

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday released an internal memo to employees regarding the largely favorable ruling the company received in its patent infringement suit against Samsung, saying values won the day.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 79

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