Source: Patentlyapple
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Apple's new remote will control far more than just Apple TV
Apple reportedly dropped its plans to release a smart television a while ago, which means that the Apple TV is currently the company's only gateway into the living room. As...
Samsung may put touch controls on the back of future smartphones
The problem with having buttons on your smartphone is that, while very useful, they're often unsightly, which is why most companies prefer to keep as few of them on their...
Apple might bring peer-to-peer cash transfers to Apple Pay
So long as the restaurant or store you're in has an NFC-enabled register, Apple Pay is already pretty damn useful, but that isn't stopping Apple from making it even more so. According...
Apple is working on an interactive holographic display
Apple is investigating touch-sensitive holographic displays for future Macs and iOS devices, according to a new patent published today. As described, the patent would emulate the current touch-based interface for...
Apple is facing a lawsuit over its FaceTime patents
With the amount of money that Apple is making and the pile of cash they are sitting on, it is no surprise that they are constantly being targeted by patent...
Apple has patented an Oculus Rift-like head mounted display system
Today, in what is being described as a “historic” event, Apple will take the stage in Cupertino and unveil at least three new products: the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, the 5.5-inch...
Apple is bringing wireless charging to future devices according to patents
Apple is constantly trying to improve the battery performance of its devices, including iPhone, iPad and MacBook, working on various ways to either increase efficiency or provide alternative charging methods....
Apple's application for a trademark in Touch ID has been refused
Patently Apple reports that the US Patent & Trademark Office has refused Apple’s application for a trademark in Touch ID. The decision, made in May but only now made public,...
The adoption rate for the OS X Yosemite beta has shattered the last record
With the changes and new features that Apple is introducing to the upcoming OS X 10.10 Yosemite, we’re sure many are looking forward to the operating system. This has been...
Apple is finally setting up shop in Saudi Arabia
Less than two months after the Saudi Arabia government cleared Apple to begin marketing products and officially operate in the region, Apple has struck a sales deal with major Saudi...