One of the more bizarre Apple patents we’ve seen in quite some time details a method by which a user would be able to control functions on an Apple Watch or iPhone merely by blowing on it. In a patent that was fittingly published on April 1, Apple engineers detail how a device outfitted with …
Apple will unveil the Apple Watch Series 8 during the iPhone 14 event in a few weeks. The new wearable series isn’t exactly a secret, as we have plenty of reports detailing the new smartwatches. Most agree that Apple will introduce a new sensor this year, allowing the Apple Watch Series 8 to take temperature …
It’s no secret that Apple over the past few years has been working furiously to develop its own branded car. The initiative, known internally as Project Titan, has morphed and evolved in several different directions during that time. With some reports claiming that the Apple Car project has been shelved, other reports point to Apple …
Apple AirPods are among the most popular tech gadgets, across any product category. And they only get better — fantastically better, actually — with each new generation. I recently bought a member of my household a pair of Apple AirPods Pro. But after getting a taste of my AirPods Max, and the comfort of the …
It’s no secret that Apple CEO Tim Cook has long been a fan of Augmented Reality. Back in 2017, for example, Cook went so far as to say that the potential for Augmented Reality to change the way we interact with and use mobile devices could be as impactful as the arrival of the iPhone …
Amidst rumors that Apple is trying to partner up with an established automaker to manufacture an Apple-designed electric car, it’s probably not all that surprising that we’re seeing a noticeable uptick in the number of auto-related patents emanating out of Cupertino. Not long after we highlighted an Apple patent detailing a smart lighting system for …
If new patent details are any indication, Apple might be paving the way for a major redesign of the iMac — one that effectively transforms the iconic desktop computer into a display embedded in a single sheet of glass. According to the details in Apple’s patent (titled “Electronic Device with Glass Housing Member”), the idea …
Apple recently patented a new design that could see iPhones and iPads sport a secondary display on the back. Another patent showcases a redesigned MacBook Pro with a curved display and a new Touch Bar configuration. There have been rumors, however, that Apple will abandon the Touch Bar on new MacBook Pro models later this …
A new patent filed by Apple (and found by AppleInsider) could hint at the future of its augmented reality efforts. Based on the patent, it looks like Apple could be looking to remove screens altogether. Instead, it could use tiny projectors to beam AR images directly onto the user’s retina. The patent, which is titled …
A new patent for a foldable iPhone highlights a unique design that would allow users to glance at notifications without having to unfold the device. It’s unclear if Apple will ever release a foldable iPhone, but Samsung’s foldable smartphone lineup proves that there is a market for it. A new patent application from Apple details …
