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New Apple patent depicts an Apple Pencil with a status indicator
By Oliver Haslam last updated
A new Apple patent points to the possibility that we might see Apple Pencils with some kind of notification system in the future. But this is just a patent so, who knows. We might not.
Apple Watch patent reveals a watch band that could maintain consistently-tight fit
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent published today has revealed how an Apple Watch band could be engineered to maintain constant tension around your wrist.
Apple patent points to a touch surface that could simulate different textures and temperatures
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent published today has revealed the technology behind a patent that could allow the creation of a touch surface that can simulate the sensation of touching different types of material.
Apple patents could revolutionize the way we handle ID credentials like driving licenses and passports
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Apple patent reveals AR Glasses that feature Photochromic Lenses for adjustable opacity
By Stephen Warwick published
Patent shows how future iPhones could generate a Memoji from your photo
By Stephen Warwick last updated
A patent published today has revealed how we might one day be able to generate Memojis by simply letting our iPhone scan a photo of our faces.
Apple could use its Face ID laser tech to revolutionize iOS keyboards
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Apple's latest patent should help keep iPhones steady
By Oliver Haslam published
Keeping an iPhone steady when your hands are shaking isn't an easy feat, but an Apple patent might have the answer.
Apple patent reveals design for finger sensors that could work with VR
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent published today and reported via Patently Apple, has revealed the designs for finger sensors that can be mounted on a "mixed reality" headset for storage and charging.
Apple continues its health patent push with smart fabric health glove
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is granted tons of patents with 64 given the thumbs up today. That's a lot of patents, with the latest covering a smart glove that could measure blood pressure,
Apple's latest patent relates to a head-mounted display
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple applies for patents for just about everything. The latest to be granted relates to a head-mounted display that includes eye tracking.
"Sign in with Apple" infringes patent, claims developer behind email client Blue Mail
By Stephen Warwick last updated
A report via Beebom today suggests that developer Blix, who created email client Blue Mail is suing Apple over claims that "Sign in With Apple" infringes on its own patented technology.
Apple patent could point to "smart clothing" that measures health data
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent published today, and reported on by Patently Apple could potentially signal that Apple is working on ways to include integrated circuitry in clothing that could measure health data.
Patent reveals potential for haptic technology use in on-screen keyboards.
By Stephen Warwick published
An Apple patent published today has revealed that Apple is exploring the possibility of using haptic feedback to replicate the sensation of typing in its on-screen keyboards.
Carbon fiber patent might be the answer to super thin MacBook displays
By Oliver Haslam last updated
TSMC countersues GlobalFoundries as chipmaker patent warfare heats up
By Stephen Warwick published
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