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New Apple patent calculates wind resistance for cyclists using Apple Watch
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple applies for tons of patents and the latest to be granted could point to new, future Apple Watch features.
Apple could let your MacBook charge an iPhone or Apple Watch, patent suggests
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent has revealed how it could use larger devices like MacBooks and iPads to charge the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple takes aim at the Surface Neo and Duo with multiple display patent
By Stephen Warwick published
A newly-published Apple patent has revealed how users could configure multiple devices to work in a single system using a feature called "joint operating mode".
Apple smart home patent can auto-generate a floor plan of your building
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple has published a second patent pointing to vastly improved smart home capabilities, based on modular technology that can determine where it is located in relation to other devices.
New patent points to a future Apple Pencil with a touch interface
By Oliver Haslam published
The second-generation Apple Pencil already supports basic touch interaction, but future ones might be much more interactive.
Apple patent points to future iPhones that can summon emergency services without needing a signal
By Oliver Haslam published
A new Apple patent suggests the company is working on turning iPhones and other devices into emergency beacons so they can read emergency services without the need for a signal.
Apple patent reveals potential for enhanced virtual surround sound audio
By Stephen Warwick published
A new Apple patent published today has revealed technology that could bring enhanced virtual audio to Apple devices.
Apple patent shows how an iPhone could make use of 'sidewall' displays
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent published today, December 31, has revealed technology that uses flexible displays to create supplemental, "sidewall" displays in a mobile device.
The new MacBook's Touch ID sensor could pave the way for under-display scanning in a future iPhone
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple has been awarded a patent for an optical fingerprint reader that could one day be used for an under-display fingerprint reader in the iPhone.
Patent suggests a future Apple Watch may help doctors treat Parkinson's
By Oliver Haslam published
A new patent might point to a future Apple Watch that can help doctors treat Parkinson's by making it easier to monitor symptoms.
Apple possibly redesigning the Magic Mouse to become 'Pro' with new patent
By Christine Chan published
Apple's latest patent points towards a potential "Pro" version of the Magic Mouse.
New Apple patent points to AR headphones that can virtually position people
By Oliver Haslam published
AirPods may one day use pressure detection to sense being in your ear
By Stephen Warwick published
A newly published Apple patent has revealed how future AirPods may use an air pressure sensor to indicate whether or not they are being used.
New patent shows how Apple would fix car blind spots
By Oliver Haslam published
There's no telling what Apple's plans are in terms of an Apple Car these days, but a new patent shows how the company would fix car blind spots if it did ship something.
Apple says it remains committed to fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory licensing of SEPs
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple has published a statement to its website reiterating its commitment to the fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing of standard essential patents.
Apple patent reveals amazing new in-car capabilities
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent published November 7 could reveal some pretty exciting new in-car features that Apple is working on.
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