Apple wants to add a flashlight to future Apple Watches
Forget the little light you get from the Apple Watch screen, Apple is researching how to get a brighter external one fitted to a Watch band.
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William Gallagher
Apple Ring rumors & research - what you need to know about Apple's next wearable
Apple has been considering an Apple Ring for almost a decade. Here's how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.
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Malcolm Owen
After years of research, an Apple smart ring may be imminent
The rumor mill has fired up again, with a new supply chain report claiming that the "Apple Ring" will arrive sooner, rather than later.
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Apple Car could automatically pick you up, take you home, and play your music on the way
Apple has been researching how an Apple Car could reduce how a driver even needs to think about destinations, music or air conditioning, by recognizing passengers and re-routing locations.
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Face ID might land in future MacBook Pro — and maybe even the iMac
Apple's introduction of the notch in the MacBook Pro seemed like FaceID was imminent — but it has yet to appear. It's clear, though, that Apple is still thinking about implementing it in the MacBook Pro, in the iMac, and possibly a display too.
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Mike Wuerthele
Future Apple Vision Pro may look out for strain in the user's body
Apple is researching how to make the Apple Vision Pro see if users are sitting properly, and moreover to not blame the headset if wearing it puts a strain on their neck muscles.
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Apple has big and cartoonish plans for Vision Pro's EyeSight
It was a surprise when Apple revealed that Apple Vision Pro would display an image of the wearer's eyes on its outside displays, but that's nothing compared to what else Apple has considered showing.
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Apple wants you to be able to use your iPhone better underwater
Screen Time may need to add a new category — Apple has been researching how to help users work on their iPhone while swimming.
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Future AirDrop could use light for incredibly fast and secure data transfers
Rather than utilizing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for communicating between iPhone, Apple is looking at Li-Fi — transmitting data using light.
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