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Apple patent hints at research into keyboards with adaptive displays for each key

This could lead to something impressive. A recently-released patent, entitled “Electronic devices having keys with coherent fiber bundles,” indicates that Apple is currently researching keyboards with small displays on the keys that are capable of dynamically changing the label on each key. The patent was granted to Apple by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office […]

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Recent Apple patent hints at forthcoming Dual Pro Display XDR system

If you love your Apple Pro Display XDR, there’s a chance it could become a dual monitor. A recently published Apple patent has been developed for a Dual Pro Display XDR monitor. The description is as follows: Apple’s invention covers a support stand for multiple displays. In their patent background they note that when users […]

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Apple patent application hints at efforts to securely transmit and secure ID materials when needed

A recently published patent application has hinted that Apple may be working on ways to securely hold, authenticate, and wirelessly share a user’s identification materials. Although Apple has said the end of paper ID materials won’t happen quickly, there’s no question it’s coming. The patent application, entitled “Controlled Identity Credentials Release,” focuses on a secure […]

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Apple patents indicate company may be working on bringing Apple Watch water ejection features to iPhones, iPads, and other devices

A recently published Apple patent indicates that various Apple devices, including the iPhone and Apple Watch, could gain the Apple Watch’s method of using speakers to push out unwanted water. The company may also be researching how to use heat to evaporate moisture. The system is designed to protect a series of sensitive components that […]

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Apple patent proposes mapping a user’s veins to overcome “evil twin” hurdle

This could be interesting. A recently published Apple patent entitled “Vein matching for difficult biometric authentication cases” shows that Apple may be looking to improve its Face ID and other visual-based biometric systems by taking advantage of the unique and hard to copy patterns of veins that reside under the skin. If successful, this could resolve […]