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New Apple Patent Describes Face ID Like Tech For Mac

Oliver Haslam·August 24, 2018

Face ID has proven a big hit amongst iPhone X users for the most part, and now we have confirmation that Apple is, or has at least considered bringing similar functionality to the Mac. This comes after it was noted that Apple has recently had a patent granted that would bring Face ID, or technology like it, to the Mac.

Apple Is Working On AirPods-Style Wireless Charging Case For Apple Watch

Oliver Haslam·February 28, 2018

Hot on the heals of news that Apple has a patent in the works for what could be an OLED-based keyboard, we also now have a signal that the company is working on an Apple Watch charging case, similar to that offered as part of the AirPods bundle currently.

Apple Still Working On Bringing Digital Crown To iPhone And iPad

Oliver Haslam·December 31, 2016

Apple Wins Appeal, Awarded $119.6M From Samsung In Slide-To-Unlock Patent Infringement Case

Paul Morris·October 8, 2016

Apple has been awarded $119.6 million from Samsung after the company won its appeal in slide-to-unlock patent infringement case against Samsung.

Samsung Patent Shows Smartwatch That Projects A Display Onto Your Hand

Oliver Haslam·May 15, 2016

Samsung has applied for a patent that would see its smartwatches project an interface onto the wearer's hand or nearby objects, allowing input or manipulation of the watch without actually touching it.

Apple Granted Patent For iPad Smart Cover With Built-In Touchscreen, Scratchpad Functionality

Oliver Haslam·May 11, 2016

Apple Pencil 2 Could Feature Touch ID, Interchangeable Nibs, According To New Patent Filing

Oliver Haslam·May 4, 2016

Apple has been granted a new patent application, which details what looks like the next-gen Apple Pencil 2 accessory, but with additional sensors and interchangeable nibs.

Future iPhones Could Ditch Plastic Antenna Bands For Anodized Metal

Paul Morris·June 20, 2015

A new patent application published on Thursday gives the clearest indication yet that future iPhones will benefit from a new and improved antenna setup. Within the application, Apple outlined fairly comprehensive plans to invest in the design and development of a new composite metal material that will look and feel exactly like regular metal with an anodized finish. The only real difference, which forms the main part of the patent application, is that the new material will be capable of allowing radio frequencies to pass seamlessly through it, making it the perfect composite to hide the antenna on a mobile device.

Apple Patents New ‘Fusion Keyboard’, Here’s How It Works

Zayed Rehman·May 27, 2015

Apple Is Apparently Working On VR Headset For iPhone

Oliver Haslam·February 18, 2015

One of Apple’s recently approved patent applications may just give us a sneak peek at the virtual reality technology it has been working on. More details on the development can be found right after the break.

Future iPhones, iPads Could Have Home Button That Double Up As A Joystick

Zayed Rehman·January 16, 2015

A recently discovered patent has shed some light on a new technology that could be utilized in a future iPhone or iPad, where the Home button would double as a joystick for gaming purposes. Sounds unreal? Head on after the jump to read what this is all about.

Here’s What Apple’s 3D iPhone UI Will Look Like [Image]

Ben Reid·December 10, 2014

Apple’s New Tech Could Make Your Future iPhone Drop-Proof

Ben Reid·December 3, 2014

The simplest way to protect a treasured mobile gadget, is to purchase a case or cover that can cope with the inevitable scratches, scuffs and drops that a device will inevitably face during its lifespan. But not everybody is thrilled about the added bulk, particularly when most protective gear arrives with no guarantees that a device is completely safe from harm, and as such, mobile vendors are always looking for ways to increase the ruggedness of their roster. A new patent filing suggests Apple may have found a solution to the problem of dropping, and thankfully, it appears to do so without adding masses of rubber or silicone to the outer shell.

Apple’s Smartwatch Design And Features Revealed In Latest ‘iTime’ Patent

Aatif·July 23, 2014

If you thought Apple was going to follow what others are doing for smartwatches, you couldn’t have been more wrong. Or, at least, that’s what the iTime patent that the Cupertino-based company was granted is having us believe. The patent, as the name suggests, appears to be for a smartphone connected watch that doesn’t restrict itself to serving notifications from the accompanying device – it offers advanced features such as proximity sensing, wrist and arm gestures, GPS positioning and much more.

Future iPhones Will Be Able To Sense If It’s Being Used By A Thief

Oliver Haslam·July 20, 2014

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