Apple planning Face ID for MacBook Pro and iMac
Apple intends to bring the Face ID biometric authentication system introduced with the iPhone, to its Mac range, including both portables and desktops.
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William Gallagher
Apple looks to make editing sent Messages possible at last
Apple has conducted extensive research into every aspect of Messages, that all hints at editable text in the short term, and perhaps a WeChat-like series of mini-applications in the future.
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Apple Car could hide pop-up displays in dash behind interior panels
The long-rumored Apple Car may include displays and indicators that are hidden within the car's interior by special covering layers, while another design for its sunroof suggests the panel could change translucency when it is opened.
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Malcolm Owen
Apple planning flexible batteries for foldable iPhone or iPad
New research from Apple details many different ways of making batteries flexible enough to be used with a foldable iPhone or iPad, or to save space inside regular devices.
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Apple Car could have automatically tinting 'moon roof' and windows
Apple is investigating the composition of car windows that could be adjusted to help with passenger privacy, or change protective tinting in bright environments.
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Apple Car research focusing on use of Tesla-style induction motor
Apple is working on a three-phase AC induction motor suitable for an Apple Car, implementing the same basic engineering and motor design principles that Tesla uses.
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Apple smart ring could use U1 chip to detect when wearer points at devices
Apple is continuing to research creating an Apple Ring that could replace certain Apple Watch functionality — and maybe use a U1 chip to also identify what other device a user is pointing at.
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Apple researching smart glasses with holography to keep weight down, image quality up
Apple is researching the use of reflected holograms to keep the size of the augmented reality "Apple Glasses" to a minimum, yet keep the image quality for the user as high as possible.
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Future Apple Watches could detect if you're drowning and call for help
Proposed new sensors in an Apple Watch, or other wearable device, could determine the presence, volume, and even toxicity, of water they are exposed to.
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Mikey Campbell
