Apple is working on a glasses-free 3D display for the next iPhone. Sources cited by the Taiwanese media have recently suggested that the next iPhone will employ a glassless 3D display, or at least that Apple is taking this idea into consideration. In addition, these sources claim that Apple is also planning on creating a 3D “hardware and software ecosystem”. We don’t … [Read more...] about Apple is Reportedly Working on a Glasses-Free 3D iPhone Display
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Apple patent detailing solar-powered laptop with dual-sided display
AppleInsider reports Apple has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office showing an "electronic device display module" for a laptop that would include the ability to act as a secondary rear display featuring touch controls. The patent also details a photovoltaic system located in the display unit which could power the device with solar energy. This … [Read more...] about Apple patent detailing solar-powered laptop with dual-sided display
Apple reveals uses for Sapphire Glass in new patent app
United States Patent and Trademark Office published an Apple patent application detailing methods of using and mounting sapphire to mobile devices. The application supposedly describes a system in which sapphire could act a display’s cover glass and gives insight how the material could be used to dissipate heat generated by a device. It describes the difficulty … [Read more...] about Apple reveals uses for Sapphire Glass in new patent app
Apple Files Patent for Smart Dock That Can Activate Siri on the iPhone
Apple has filed a new patent for a Smart Dock that can activate the voice recognition mode of a mobile device. The filing notes that portable electronics such as cellular phones have become commonplace and are often used with docking stations and the like. Some devices, such as the iPhone, can perform various functions including voice calling, messaging, emailing, media … [Read more...] about Apple Files Patent for Smart Dock That Can Activate Siri on the iPhone
Apple Patent Details Method for Using Touch ID as Trackpad Controller for iPhone
Apple has filed a massive patent with the WIPO that details how Touch ID might be used as a trackpad controller for handheld devices. Entitled, 'DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MANIPULATING USER INTERFACES BASED ON FINGERPRINT SENSOR INPUTS' the patent outlines how the movement of a finger over the Touch ID fingerprint sensor could be used to trigger various … [Read more...] about Apple Patent Details Method for Using Touch ID as Trackpad Controller for iPhone
Apple working to slim its iWatch via intermittent Bluetooth LE connection?
An Apple patent filing filed today suggests that Apple may be working on a way to make its long-rumored iWatch slimmer than existing offerings by reducing the size of the battery required. One of the barriers to widespread adoption of smartwatches is that existing models are not exactly sleek. Technology lovers might be willing to put function ahead of form and put up with … [Read more...] about Apple working to slim its iWatch via intermittent Bluetooth LE connection?
Apple Backed Rockstar Patent Consortium Sues Google and Samsung Over Nortel Patents
The Rockstar patent consortium consisting of Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson and Sony has sued Google with patents purchased from Nortel for $4.5 billion. It appears that efforts to license the patents to Google have failed and at least eight lawsuits have been filed in the Eastern District of Texas: separate actions against Google, Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, LG, HTC, … [Read more...] about Apple Backed Rockstar Patent Consortium Sues Google and Samsung Over Nortel Patents
Judge Denies Samsung a Retrial of Apple's "Rubber-Banding" Patent
Judge Lucy Koh recently handed down a ruling denying Samsung’s motion to retry a high-profile patent case between the two tech giants based on changes to the scope of Apple’s so-called “rubber-banding” scrolling patent. The patent, which covers the rebounding effect seen when a user scrolls to an end of a list of an Apple device, was a key piece of Apple’s 2012 victory in the … [Read more...] about Judge Denies Samsung a Retrial of Apple's "Rubber-Banding" Patent
Apple Patent Shows Waze-like Navigation System With Crowd Sourced Traffic and Accident Reports
According to a new patent published today Apple is looking into integrating real-time, crowd-sourced traffic and accident data through user reporting into their mapping applications. In some implementations, a user can provide ratings for routes, streets and/or locations. In some implementations, the user can initiate an alert associated with a location. In some … [Read more...] about Apple Patent Shows Waze-like Navigation System With Crowd Sourced Traffic and Accident Reports
ITC Finds Apple Infringed on Samsung Patent, Apple to Appeal ITC
The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that Apple infringed on a Samsung patent and issued a cease and desist order for the AT&T iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 3G, and iPad 2 3G. Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 in this investigation and has issued a limited exclusion order prohibiting … [Read more...] about ITC Finds Apple Infringed on Samsung Patent, Apple to Appeal ITC