Opinions

Happy birthday, iMac — what can we expect in future versions?

Twenty years ago yesterday (May 6) Steve Jobs introduced the iMac, which turned Apple’s fortunes around. The all-in-one desktop has…

9 months ago

A new Apple patent shows that FaceID on Mac laptops, iMacs still a possibility

Folks have been wondering when FaceID will come to the Mac. Well, we’ll keep wondering, but a newly granted Apple…

9 months ago

Multiple iPads, iPhones may one day be able to work together in a joint operating mode

Apple has been granted a patent for a “system with multiple electronic devices.” It involves methods for multiple iPads and…

9 months ago

Newly granted patent offers hope for bezel-less Mac laptops, iMacs

There have been rumors (hopes?) that Apple would release bezel-less Macs. Now a newly granted patent hints that this may…

9 months ago

Apple granted patent for a foldable smartphone camera

I still don’t think Apple will release a foldable iPhone, but the company has been granted a patent for a…

9 months ago

Apple may upgrade base level Macs’ memory from 8GB to 12GB when it debuts the M3 processor line

Apple Silicon Macs have started with 8GB of unified RAM in the base models ever since the M1 was unveiled…

9 months ago

I’m skeptical that we’ll ever see an M3 Ultra Mac Pro

In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman talks about the M3 processor path he thinks Apple has planned.…

9 months ago

Apple patent involves a ‘camera-based transparent display’ for the iPhone

Apple has been granted a patent for providing a more realistic view of the real environment when a user is…

9 months ago

Apple wants to beef up HomeKit’s ability to communicate with, control smart home devices from various companies

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11722985 B2) for “object tracking and authentication using modular wall units.”

9 months ago

Apple wants future Apple Watches, an ‘Apple Ring’ to respond to skin-to-skin contact

Apple has filed for a patent for “skin-to-skin contact detection.” It involves the Apple Watch and a finger-worn device (an…

9 months ago