Apple has been granted 54 new patents by the USPTO, with one of those possibly paving the way for flexible screen technology to make its way into a future iPhone or iPad.
Apple has reportedly been working internally on a technology that could see 3D Touch-esque features and functionality integrated into its biometric Touch ID sensor. As is often the case, the inner workings of the Cupertino-based fruit company have been thrust into the public domain via an official patent submission to the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). In this instance, the patent outlines the intention and usage of a technology entitled "Force-sensitive fingerprint sensing input".
Apple has filed for a new patent that shows a dual-camera system that could possibly be integrated in the upcoming iPhone 7. Here are a few details on how the setup could work.
Apple has a patent for a color 3D printer design that incorporates an additional print head for adding color to models.
USPTO has published a patent application from Apppe that lifts the lid on a Touch ID-based 'panic mode' feature that Apple could be planning on introducing to its range of iOS devices.
Apple has applied for a new patent based on a fuel cell system that could see its MacBooks last for days, if not weeks without the need for external power.
Apple and patents are almost synonymous really, and the company has just patented a new breed of keyboard design, one which entails touch sensitivity coupled with the traditional mechanical keystrokes.
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.
As far as the evolution of the smartphone is concerned, manufacturers have begun to hit a bit of a brick wall. Every high-end handset is packed with the latest features, and release cycles are occurring more regularly than the exciting new technologies within them can be evolved. As Amazon has already demonstrated with the Fire Phone, 3D display tech. could well be the next big thing as far as the mobile world is concerned, and a new patent given the green light by the United States Patent and Trademark Office indicates that Apple is also considering such a move.
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.
