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Apple patent application shows effort to replace Digital Crown with optical sensors in next-gen Apple Watch units

Per a recently published Apple patent application, Apple is apparently working on ways to replace the Digital Crown component with optical sensors on its next-gen Apple Watch units. The patent focuses on how the Digital Crown could be replaced by optical sensors that are able to identify user gestures. The patent is named “Watch with […]

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Apple patent hints at research into expanding keyboard for next-gen MacBook Pro notebooks

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 […]

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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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Gmail app can now be chosen as the default email app in iOS 14, iPadOS 14

If you’re a fan of the Gmail app on iOS or iPadOS, you’re going to like this. Google has announced that iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 allows users to choose the Gmail app as their default email app. To set this, either follow the in-app prompt or navigate to Settings > Gmail to set Gmail […]