Apple's new patent countersuit against AliveCor aims to 'set the record straight'

Apple has filed another patent infringement lawsuit against AliveCor, one that declares itself to be the "pioneering innovator" that created the Apple Watch ECG technology AliveCor uses.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

Future iPhone could stop music & video when you're not paying attention

Apple is researching how a future iPhone can save power by automatically pausing playback when you're not paying attention to media.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 9

Apple sues Ericsson over standards-essential patents

Following a ban of 5G-equipped iPhones and iPads in Colombia, Apple has fought back against Ericsson in its 5G patent infringement row by filing its first ever lawsuit over what it claims should be treated as essential ones to global standards.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

Vague lawsuit claims AirPods, Beats infringe on 'communication jewelry' patents

Apple has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that its AirPods infringe on a pair of patents owned by an obscure Texas LLC that cover wireless earpiece and wearable device technology.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 3

US Supreme Court passes on Apple's bid to revive Qualcomm patent invalidation

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an Apple bid to revive an effort to invalidate a pair of Qualcomm patents, despite the settlement between the two companies.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 14

Apple smart ring research extends into accessories for it too

Apple is continuing to research fine details of just how smart an Apple Ring could be, and what use could be made of one for Apple AR.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Future Apple Watch could have a camera in the Digital Crown

Apple has been researching how to fit a camera lens into an Apple Watch, and one proposal is to make it part of the familiar Digital Crown.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

Apple could let you switch active devices in the future just by picking them up

You're using your iPhone and Mac, plus you're wearing your Apple Watch — but Apple wants future devices to know which you're concentrating on right now and deliver notifications to that active one, instead of everything.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Apple plans to make 'Apple Glass' comfortable for extended immersive experiences

Apple AR devices such as "Apple Glass," may feature cooling to keep the wearer comfortable, and minutely adjust AR/VR environments to make them seem natural.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Future Apple Pencil may feature full touch-sensitive controls

Alongside the existing double-tap feature, Apple Pencil may gain the ability to recognize gestures such as swiping, via a more comprehensive touch-sensitive control.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 14

Apple must pay PanOptis $300 million for infringing wireless patents

Apple's attempt to get a new trial against wireless patent holding firm PanOptis has been rejected, meaning the firm will have to pay out $300 million in damages.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple is working on improving iPhone water and pressure resistance

Newly revealed research shows that Apple is investigating how to keep iPhone sensors working accurately while protected from high water pressure, or low air pressure.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Future Apple Watch may move its battery to give haptic feedback

Apple is investigating how to make the battery in an Apple Watch move in order to provide haptic feedback to the wearer.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple may adopt large-scale MagSafe technology for Apple Car charging

The Apple Car could have its own MagSafe-style charger alignment system, with contacts on a charging station automatically aligning perfectly with counterparts located on the electric car.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 33

Apple researching how to make 'Apple Glass' self cleaning

Future head-mounted displays, such as "Apple Glass" may automatically remove dust obstructing the wearer's view.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

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