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Apple Granted Two Patents That Could Help Protect iPhone Screens From Snooping Eyes

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[ad_1] Apple was recently granted two patents that could allow the company to develop technology that would make it difficult for snoopers to keep an eye on your iPhone or Mac. The novel screen technology could help protect information shown on a display by limiting the viewing angles of the display — this could replace … Read more

Apple Granted Patent That Could Allow for Truly ‘Matte Black’ iPhone, MacBook, Apple Watch Models: Details

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[ad_1] iPhone and MacBook models could arrive in new matte black colour options in the future, as the Cupertino company was granted a patent that could allow the company to produce a dark version of its smartphone, laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, according to details shared in the patent document issued by the US Patent Office … Read more

Apple Granted Second Face ID Patent Hinting at Potential Arrival on Future MacBook and Mac Computers

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[ad_1] Apple has been granted a patent that will enable the firm to offer an alternate form biometric authentication on its MacBook and Mac computers. The Cupertino company currently supports unlocking Mac computers via Touch ID, on select models. It introduced Face ID on the iPhone X in 2017 that uses an array of sensors … Read more

Apple Granted Patent for Wireless Accessories Including AR/VR Headset With iPhone and Wireless Charging Station

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[ad_1] Apple has been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that could allow the company to create an accessory that would enable an iPhone to be used as a VR headset. The application for the patent was filed at the end of 2021, nearly a year and a half before … Read more

Apple Granted ‘Spatial Composites’ Patent, Could Develop Scratch Resistant iPhone: Details

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[ad_1] Apple has been granted a patent for technology that will allow the company to build smartphones and mobile devices such as tablets, that are resistant to scratches and abrasion. Most smartphones today, including recent iPhone models, feature rear panels that are made out of plastic or glass, with a metal or plastic frame. These materials … Read more

Apple Watch Could Identify Bands to Launch Apps and Alter Settings, Patent Suggests

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[ad_1] Apple Watch could gain the ability to identify a watch band when it is changed and modify settings or customise the user interface in the future, according to a newly granted patent. The Cupertino company’s patent describes a system that can identify specific bands and respond by performing a specific function. Meanwhile, the patent … Read more