Patents

Apple looks into ways to remove the Home button from iPhones, iPads

Apple has been granted a patent for “devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for providing a Home button replacement."

11 months ago

Apple wants to reduce visual articles on the screens of its various devices

Apple has been granted a patent that involves ways to reduce visual artifacts on the screens of its various devices. 

11 months ago

I’m hoping a newly granted patent hints at iMacs, Apple Studio Displays with height adjustment

Apple has been granted a patent that (I hope) means we can anticipate iMacs and Studio Displays with height-adjustment features.

11 months ago

Apple granted patent for a restraint system for the ‘Apple Car’

Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11667258 B1) for a restraint…

11 months ago

Apple wants to improve Apple Music’s ability to manage album artwork

Apple has been granted a patent for “techniques for managing album artwork images." to make Apple Music better manage album…

11 months ago

Apple grants patent for ‘hover detection’ on its various devices

Apple has been granted a patent for “hover detection on a touch sensor panel" in iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, and…

11 months ago

Apple patent filing hints at under-display Face ID for iPhones, iPads

Apple has filed for a patent that involves moving Face ID components under the display of an iPhone and iPad.

11 months ago

Apple wants Siri to be able to identify a specific voice in a crowd

Apple wants Siri to be able to identify a specific voice in a crowd as evidenced by a newly granted…

11 months ago

Future Apple Watches may perform certain tasks depending on which watch band is attached

Apple has been granted a patent for providing bands for the Apple Watch that can be used for specific functions.

11 months ago

Apple looks into detachable headband ID system for the AirPods Max

Apple has been granted a patent for “headband identification for a headband system” — that system being the AirPods Max.

11 months ago