Future AirPods may use haptic feedback to direct wearer's attention
Just as Apple Watch can tap to tell the wearer to turn left or right when walking, so Apple wants future AirPods to be able to direct a user.
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patents
William Gallagher
Apple wants 'tainted' $506M PanOptis verdict tossed over unfair jury form
Apple has demanded a new trial to correct what it considers is a "tainted' $506M verdict in its 4G LTE patent lawsuit with PanOptis, claiming there to be an issue with the verdict form used by the jury.
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Malcolm Owen
Apple researching mattress haptic system to wake, relax users
Apple is researching a possible haptic feedback device that could be placed on top of a mattress and act as an alarm clock or relaxation device for users.
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Mike Peterson
Apple refining controls for 'Apple Glass' users, including Digital Crown & gestures
A series of Augmented Reality-related patent applications demonstrates that Apple is researching multiple ways that "Apple Glass" wearers can control their devices, and interact with or adjust what they're viewing.
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MacBook Pro could run faster, hotter in future with new ventilated chassis
Apple is investigating how to build a MacBook Pro which could lift itself automatically to provide greater ventilation in intensive work when components are running hot.
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Apple investigated Apple Watch design with flexible display across band
Instead of the familiar square Apple Watch design with separate band, Apple has also researched making a single piece from a curved, or wrap-around, display.
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'Apple Glass' could have lenses that automatically adapt to a wearer's eyesight
Apple is researching having adjustable lenses in "Apple Glass," which detect a user's eyesight and reconfigure themselves to present the clearest vision.
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'Apple Glass' may use holograms to create 3D virtual objects
Future Apple AR devices, such as "Apple Glass," may include holograms to make moving through virtual environments feel more natural.
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Apple working on under-display optical Touch ID sensor with angled light
Apple is working on new fingerprint sensing technology that could work through an iPhone display by taking advantage of off-axis angular light.
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