Apple appears to be researching the idea of a keyboard that expands out of the MacBook Pro chassis, and retracts again when the lid is closed. Screens on notebooks have always been delicate, and fairly expensive to fix. In 2020, Apple had to advise people against fitting slideable camera covers over the lens in the […]
A recently published patent indicates that the Apple Car’s airbags could help block inbound shrapnel and other items from hitting the vehicle’s occupants in the event of an accident. The vast majority of vehicle safety measures surround protecting the driver and passenger during the moment of an impact. From reinforcing the vehicle’s body to airbags […]
A recently-revealed patent has indicated that Apple is apparently looking into a periscope lens feature for a “folding camera” in a next-gen iPhone. Where it was previously reported that Apple is looking into a folding lens system that could reduce the camera bump on the back of its iPhones, the latest patent application, entitled “Camera […]
If this is true, it could definitely come in handy. A recently published Apple patent indicates that Apple’s forthcoming “Apple Glass” headset could allow users to skip unlocking their iPhones, as they will have already been authenticated. Similar to an Apple Watch, the device could automatically unlock a user’s other devices. The patent, which was […]
Because inductive charging is awesome. Per a new patent entitled “Inductive charging between electronic devices” over at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is researching the integration of multiple inductive charging coils into MacBooks and iPads to use them as wireless chargers for other devices. The company has apparently been researching device-to-device inductive charging […]