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What Does Your iPhone and a Cat Have in Common?

June 3, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Certainly not the number of lives. However, if you look at a patent Apple filed back in February this year, your iPhone or iPad may just be cat-like in that it can withstand falls from several stories high. Cats land on their feet when they fall, thanks to what is called the righting reflex. Because […]

Filed Under: News, Patents Tagged With: Patents, Protection

Fancy a Smoke Detector iPhone?

September 1, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Another patent was awarded to Apple last week, one which may prove to be one of the most useful features of the iPhone (and other devices) if it ever gets implemented. Apple and Cisco have recently unveiled a partnership between them, which “is aimed at helping Apple’s mobile devices communicate more effectively on corporate networks […]

Filed Under: Patents Tagged With: home automation, iphone features, Patents

Patent for “Inverted Ear Tips” May Point to Apple Wireless Earbuds

July 29, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

I wish! Seriously. People who run, jog, or work out at the gym know all too well how the default Apple earbuds suck for these activities. They don’t fit comfortably. They are more prone to falling out. The cable gets annoying. While there may be other brands that manufacture earphones specially designed for sports activities, […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Patents, Speculation Tagged With: earphones, Patents, wireless earbuds

Will Apple’s Video Camera Kill GoPro?

January 14, 2015 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Yesterday, the USPTO granted Apple another patent, this time for a video camera that is supposed to rival GoPro. With the official title “Digital Camera System Having Remote Control“, the patent was filed in March of 2012 with three inventors named. Specifications of the device are: Image capturing module, which has a first image capture […]

Filed Under: News, Patents Tagged With: Camera, Patents

Apple Gets Smart Pen Patent Granted

December 30, 2014 by Noemi Leave a Comment

Apple just got another patent granted by the USPTO, this time for a smart pen that can be used to write on a surface and have the handwritten words directly recognized and displayed on a digital device. The pen is basically a stylus, but one thing that stands out is that it can be used […]

Filed Under: News, Patents Tagged With: Patents, stylus

Apple Applies for iPhone “Superdock”

August 30, 2014 by Noemi 1 Comment

You know how sometimes you get a little too rough when plugging your iPhone into its dock or charger? Maybe you’ve had a glass of wine too much, or you’re just having a rough day. Doesn’t matter. If it happens too often, you might end up with a damaged iPhone – at least the contact […]

Filed Under: Accessories, News, Patents Tagged With: docks, Patents

Are We Going to Get Smudge-Resistant Sapphire Screens From Apple?

March 28, 2014 by Noemi 4 Comments

This is how my iPad Mini Retina looks. Obviously, the games I play tend to concentrate on certain spots on the screen. And, despite my habit of cleaning my devices regularly – at least once a week – I still get these smudges. How does yours compare? While it does not really bother me all […]

Filed Under: News, Patents Tagged With: Patents, sapphire glass

Patent Granted: “Attack Detection Mode” on iPhones

March 7, 2014 by Noemi Leave a Comment

It wouldn’t be right to end the week without another cool patent granted to Apple, right? The Attack Detection Mode on iPhones is something that everyone should be excited about, as it’s not just another feature that would make things more convenient for this generation of instant gratification seekers. If it does get implemented, the […]

Filed Under: Patents Tagged With: iPhone, Patents, safety

iPhone With Wraparound Display a Future Possibility

March 5, 2014 by Noemi Leave a Comment

It’s always interesting to see what new patent Apple has been granted, if only to dream about even cooler stuff that we may actually throw our money at have in the future. In the past months, we’ve seen patents for the “iPen“, smart magnet technology for the iPad, and biometric headphones. Who knows when – or […]

Filed Under: Patents Tagged With: flexible displays, iPhone, Patents

Smart Magnet Technology Patent Can Revolutionize the Way We Use iPads

February 21, 2014 by Noemi 1 Comment

Another day, another patent. As it usually is with Apple patents, things get rather interesting. Apple Insider reports that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a patent regarding a “magnetic attachment unit”, which is basically smart magnet technology that goes beyond what current smart covers for iPads employ. Source The abstract of […]

Filed Under: News, Patents Tagged With: magnet technology, Patents

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