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A new Apple patent application reveals their ongoing work on a solution to place cameras under the display of devices - Patently Apple
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that demonstrates their ongoing work in placing their various face cameras under the display. Apple's latest patent presents a possible solution in hiding the cameras under the display so as to provide users with a full-face display. Apple's patent applies to multiple current and future devices such as iPhone, MacBook and smartglasses.
Yesterday, Apple won 57 patents covering current & future HMD technologies such as a Lenticular Display, Head & Eye Tracking & more - Patently Apple
Yesterday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 57 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. In this particular report we cover three HMD related patents covering a lenticular display, Head and Eye-Tracking systems and more. And as always, we wrap up this week's granted patent report with our traditional listing of the remaining granted patents that were issued to Apple this week.
The EU Commission is Drunk with Power by Opening a Probe into whether iPadOS should be altered to satisfy the Digital Markets Act - Patently Apple
It's being reported today that Microsoft and Apple face fresh investigations from European Union regulators as part of the bloc’s landmark digital markets clampdown...
The iPhone 15's Sony's 2-Layer Transistor Pixel Technology & new Periscope Lens will be the quintessential lure for Apple fan upgrades - Patently Apple
A new analytical report this morning notes that Apple's new iPhone 15 series, featuring a lavish array of upgrades to its camera module, will be the quintessential lure for consumer upgrades.
Would you love to own a new MacBook or iPhone in Extreme Matte Black? Well, Apple just won a patent for just that - Patently Apple
Who doesn't love matte black on cars, trucks, headphones, and other devices and accessories? Famed Video Youtuber Marques Brownlee is one that absolutely loves Matte Black Everything and even promotes a T-Shirt with that theme. Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to new process that will be able to produce extreme matte black on future devices
Apple wins patents for a 'passive cooling system' for 'Vision Pro' & utilizing their Digital Crown for controlling the UI of future Smartglasses - Patently Apple
Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple two HMD patents. The first relates to a head-mountable device (Apple Vision) that can provide passive cooling while the second relates to using their Digital Crown to control the UI of future smartglasses
Apple Arcade is launching 4 new games this month including 'Cypher 007' and 40 game updates - Patently Apple
This September, Apple Arcade is launching four exciting new games, all ad-free with no in-app purchases. Cypher 007 is an all-new James Bond experience where players will immerse themselves in a modern twist on a spy adventure game ...
Apple wins a patent for one of the Blood Pressure Cuff Systems that they're working on to work with iPhone & Apple Watch - Patently Apple
A major health project that Apple has been working on since at least 2020 is a blood pressure cuff system that may work with an iPhone or Apple Watch. Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent for another take on a blood pressure cuff system.
A rumor from Korea points to Meta partnering with LG to design and deliver a competing Vision Pro Headset at a lower price point - Patently Apple
In early February, Patently Apple reported that Samsung Electronics announced at their 'Galaxy Unpacked 2' event in San Francisco that it would jointly develop a next-generation extended reality (XR) headset with Google and Qualcomm, knowing full well that Apple was going to introduce Apple Vision at their WWDC23 event. Now Meta ...
Apple is financially backing the replenishment of Globalstar’s existing satellite constellation to support the iPhone's Emergency SOS Service - Patently Apple
In November 2022, we learned that Apple had made a $450 million investment for the critical infrastructure that supported the launch of their Emergency SOS service starting with the iPhone 14 for customers in the U.S. and Canada. In 2025, at least 17 new satellites will launch backed by Apple.
Apple has updated their patent for a Futuristic All-in-One Glass iMac - Patently Apple
In 2020, Patently Apple was first to reveal a patent application from Apple that revealed a possible future all-glass desktop form factor. While Apple may not have the courage to bring such a beautiful beast to market, they continue to work on it with updates. In September 2021 Apple was granted a patent for their original patent. Then in December 2021, Apple was already updating their invention. On August 30th, the European Patent Office published an update to Apple's invention. Today's report presents a number of new images and information about this invention.
The U.S. Trademark Office Denied Apple the trademark for "Smart Keyboard" in 2020 and after being sued, agreed to settle with Apple this week - Patently Apple
Apple filed for the 'Smart Keyboard' trademark back in late December 2015 under application number 868575877. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied Apple's application and on January 7, 2020. Apple sued and this week the two sides ...
Apple Inherited a 3D printing patent back in 2015 and today we're learning that Apple is testing the use of 3D printers for Apple Watch cases & more - Patently Apple
Back on July 15, Patently Apple posted a report titled "New Production Trend: The 2023 Apple Watch Ultra will adopt more advanced 3D printing technology for mechanical parts." Today, more information on this development has come to light
Apple Supplier Corning has built its first integrated supply chain to produce Next-Gen Ultra-Thin Bendable Glass for foldable phones+ - Patently Apple
One of Apple's key suppliers, Corning Inc., has built its first integrated supply chain to produce next-generation, ultra-thin bendable glass in South Korea
Apple files another patent regarding future devices with a Reverse Charging feature - Patently Apple
Apple has been working on devices with a wireless power transfer feature, better known as reverse charging for years. Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that describes devices with wireless power transfer features and housings.
The annual 'Made by Google' Event has been announced for October 4th, live from New York - Patently Apple
Earlier this week Apple announced that they'll be holding their iPhone event on September 12. Microsoft had already leaked that their event will be held on September 21. Today we're learning that Google's Pixel event will be held on Wednesday October 4.
Apple won 2 Project Titan patents this week relating to 'Retractable' Pedals & Steering Wheel when in Autonomous Vehicle Mode+ - Patently Apple
Yesterday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple two new Project Titan patents covering "Retractable Input Devices" and an in-vehicle "Video System.
Apple Advances their HMD-Styled iPhone Case by Focusing on its Authentication Process to active the Headset - Patently Apple
Apple has been working on an entry HMD system since at least 2010, well ahead of any competitor. In June, Apple was granted a patent for a simple entry HMD-Styled iPhone case. Today, the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that's an update to this patent that focuses on new patent claims exclusively aimed at this one HMD-Styled accessory for iPhone. More specifically, Apple focuses on an authentication process to activate the headset accessory.
New Statistics indicate that Apple's iPads, iPhones and Macs did Exceedingly well in China in Q2 2023 - Patently Apple
While Apple's CEO noted during their Q3 2023 Financial Conference Call that Mac sales were down by 7% in revenue, we're learning today that China was a bright spot for Macs in fiscal Q3 / calendar Q2 and more.
Apple was granted 73 patents this week covering a new Barrage of XR Headset Inventions and more - Patently Apple
Yesterday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 73 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. In this particular report we briefly cover a series of nine Apple Headset patents, with the first relating to headsets containing shock absorbers ...
Apple Original Films announced that 'Killers of the Flower Moon' will be released in theaters in October & Unveiled Related Key Art - Patently Apple
Apple Original Films today unveiled the key art for Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and announced that the film will be debuting in theaters in October
Apple wins a patent for possibly adding External Touch Display Controls on a future version of Vision Pro to launch apps & more - Patently Apple
Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to a Future version of Apple Vision Pro being provided with tiny external displays with icons that could be activated with fingers touching finger sensors under the icons instead of using buttons.
Apple has won a Major Patent for a Projection System for Macs and other devices like a Lamp to Capture and Project 3D Images & more - Patently Apple
Today, Apple was granted a patent for a possible major projector device that could be added to Macs, a lamp, TV and more to project and capture 3D images and allow for 3D hand and finger gestures to control applications. This could be great for artists and gamers for starters.
Apple won 2 AirPods Related Patents today covering the control of AirPods with In-Air Hand Gestures and more - Patently Apple
Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to AirPods that may be configured to detect input using various sensors and structures.
Will Microsoft Introduce their Reinvented Surface Duo with a Single Foldable Display in September 2023 or 2024? - Patently Apple
Microsoft took a big leap back in September 2020 when they released a two-display foldable smartphone branded Microsoft Surface Duo. Yet their form factor was different than Samsung's Z Fold and it never caught on with developers. A new patent from Microsoft suggests that they may dump their 2-display smartphone for one with a single foldable display...
Apple Rumored to be Preparing a Major iPad Pro Updated for Late 2024 Powered by M3 and more - Patently Apple
A rumor is swirling this morning that Apple is aiming to shake things up in the tablet market in 2024. The tablet market is currently stuck in the doldrums and Apple is aiming to introduce a powerful revamped iPad Pro.
Apple files for major updates to their Apple Vision Pro trademark to cover various types of Game Controllers, Leather Cases & more - Patently Apple
A month after Apple Vision Pro was unveiled, two game controller patents were published by the U.S. Patent Office for Apple (01 and 02), with one of the patent figures from the second patent presented as our cover graphic. While patents alone don't guarantee that Apple will ever bring a game controller to market, having their Apple Vision Pro trademarks updated to cover gaming controllers is a major sign that game controllers are coming to Apple Vision Pro at some point in time.
Apple was granted 2 patents this week regarding HMDs with Convertible Light Seals that provide users with 2 Different Experiences & more - Patently Apple
Last Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple two patents that relate to Apple Vision Pro or a future version thereof in respect to light seal elements having convertible configurations with folding and or extending side arms and more.
Apple TV+ Releases the Trailer for the Emotionally Charged Drama Series 'The Morning Show' set to debut in September - Patently Apple
This afternoon Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for the emotionally charged and dramatic third season of its award-winning and widely acclaimed hit series, “The Morning Show,”
An Apple patent describes the Vision Pro prescription lens System & a New Vending Machine concept for purchasing Vision Pro parts - Patently Apple
Yesterday, the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that describes the system for accommodating prescription lenses for Vision Pro. More interestingly, perhaps, is that the patent describes a completely new concept of selling Vision Pro parts and/or accessories, including lenses, in a dispenser that sounds more like a vending machine. The user could operate the dispenser independently or have an Apple Store sales person assist them in making a purchase. And there's more.