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Recently published “Apple Glass” patent highlights feature that could allow headset to unlock nearby devices with a glance

If this is true, it could definitely come in handy. A recently published Apple patent indicates that Apple’s forthcoming “Apple Glass” headset could allow users to skip unlocking their iPhones, as they will have already been authenticated. Similar to an Apple Watch, the device could automatically unlock a user’s other devices. The patent, which was […]

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Apple patent shows researching inductive charging between MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches

Because inductive charging is awesome. Per a new patent entitled “Inductive charging between electronic devices” over at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is researching the integration of multiple inductive charging coils into MacBooks and iPads to use them as wireless chargers for other devices. The company has apparently been researching device-to-device inductive charging […]

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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: Appleā€™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 […]