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A future Apple Watch could call for help if it detects someone might be drowining
By Oliver Haslam published
A new patent shows an Apple Watch feature that could detect when someone is drowning and then call for help.
Forget buttons, a future Magic Mouse could have tilt controls as well if this patent is to be believed
By Oliver Haslam published
A new patent suggests that Apple is working on a new mouse that could have tilt-powered inputs.
New Apple Pencil-like patent hints at future Apple Vision Pro virtual pointer capability
By Oliver Haslam published
A new patent appears to suggest Apple is very keen to bring Apple Pencil support to its Apple Vision Pro headset.
Wonky iPhone screen protector? This Apple patent could help you install the next one perfectly
By Oliver Haslam published
Installing a screen protector could be about to get a whole lot easier if this patent is any indication.
The Apple Watch's crappy flashlight could be in for a huge upgrade
By Oliver Haslam published
The Apple Watch already has a flashlight but a future model could take things to a whole new level based on a new patent.
Apple could fix the Magic Mouse's biggest problem with this patent, and it isn't the Lightning port on the bottom
By Oliver Haslam published
An Apple patent suggests that the company is planning a revamped Magic Mouse complete with a familiar feature.
Apple granted patent for an iMac made from a giant piece of glass
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has today been granted a new patent for what appears to be an iMac with a continuous glass panel making up its body and input devices.
Apple patent points to in-display Touch ID and Face ID for future devices
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple threatens to leave the UK over 'commercially unacceptable' patent fee
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple pulls its antitrust suit against patent troll Fortress leaving Intel all alone
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has removed itself from an antitrust suit against patent troll Fortress, leaving Intel to fight the good fight on its own.
Patent suggests Siri could make itself louder or quieter based on noise
By Oliver Haslam last updated
A new patent suggests that Apple is working on allowing Siri to shout or whisper when the need arises based on the amount of noise in the room.
New patent points to a future iPhone with a Mac Pro design
By Joe Wituschek published
A new patent granted to Apple by the United States Patent and Trademark Office shows off an iPhone with the Mac Pro's cheese grater design.
Apple Car could get infrared headlights for ultimate night time safety
By Oliver Haslam published
A new Apple patent could put infrared headlights into whatever Project Titan turns into.
Apple has a new patent for displays with variable refresh rates
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has won a new patent related to displays that offer a variable refresh rate.
Apple may venture into health coaching and blood glucose management
By Joe Wituschek published
A new patent granted to Apple talks about potential health coaching features and help with blood glucose management.
Apple is working on iPhone cases that charge your AirPods
By Oliver Haslam published
Charging your AirPods might just be a case of putting them into your iPhone's case.
Apple Glasses might be able to unlock devices just by looking at them
By Oliver Haslam published
Other than Apple Car, Apple Glasses might be the most rumored product in recent Apple history. Now the company has a new patent to add to the pile.
Apple Must Pay $506 million over use of PanOptis LTE patents
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has been found guilty of infringing upon PanOptis patents relating to the use of LTE in iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches.
Koss is suing Apple over its use of wireless audio connections
By Oliver Haslam published
Headphone company Koss is going after Apple, claiming that it infringes upon some of its patents.
Apple's rumored over-the-ear headphones might finally covert me to a premium headphone user
By Luke Filipowicz published
I don't buy super expensive headphones because there are just so many good pairs of headphones that don't cost $400; however, Apple's rumored over-the-headphones just might change that for me.
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