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Apple Secure Magnet Patent
Published on 1 Feb, 2012 at 3:56 in Design | | No Comments
“Secure Magnet” is one of Apple’s new patent applications. It works in quite a similar way as the fingerprint-recognized devices: each cellphone or tablet will be built with a magnet that operates a switch, and it will only be activated when a “correlated” magnet inside a key-fob touches it. Once this patent application is applied in producing new Apple…
Why Apple didn’t launch the iPhone 5
Published on 5 Oct, 2011 at 16:03 in Technology | | No Comments
Apple debuted its long-awaited, next-gen iPhone yesterday. But it wasn’t the iPhone 5.
Rather, Cupertino launched the iPhone 4S. While lacking an external redesign, the iOS-powered smartphone features a powerful dual-core A5 processor, upgraded camera and a voice-controlled assistant dubbed “Siri.”
Why Apple didn’t launch the iPhone 5So, when will the iPhone 5 arrive, and why did Apple choose to…
Apple’s iPhone 5 event is today
Published on 4 Oct, 2011 at 7:06 in Technology | | No Comments
After months of rumors and speculation, the day when Apple officially lifts the veil on the next iPhone is today.
The event was first rumored on September 21, and then confirmed about a week later when invitations started being sent out.
A few things will be markedly different than the last time a new iPhone was announced. For one, Steve…
US rejects Apple’s “multi-touch” patent request
Published on 28 Sep, 2011 at 9:52 in Technology | | No Comments
The US Patent and Trademark office will not be granting Apple the exclusive rights to the term “multi-touch.”
The regulatory agency released an 18-page review of Apple’s request, which was sent in years ago, but it really boils down to one sentence: “Simply because the applied-for term has been used in association with a highly successful product does not…
Apple threatens store for selling Galaxy Tab
Published on 28 Sep, 2011 at 7:46 in Technology | | No Comments
On the heels of winning its patent case against the Galaxy Tab in Australia, Apple is now going after local retailers who still want to sell the Samsung device.
Specifically, Apple has threatened to file a lawsuit against Australian retailer Kogan because it is willing to sell the Galaxy Tab to consumers.
The iPad maker was successful in effectively blocking…
New iPhone reveal may be more subdued
Published on 26 Sep, 2011 at 10:51 in Technology | | No Comments
When Apple finally unveils the latest iPhone model, there may be less glitz and glamor than fans of the company have come to expect.
According to a report from Allthingsd.com, Apple will hold a media event for the reveal at a small theater in its Cupertino, California corporate campus.
That is in contrast to previous iPhone events, which were held…
Size really matters, says Apple
Published on 15 Sep, 2011 at 12:58 in Technology | | No Comments
You can never be too rich or too thin – and Apple, already top of the tree when it comes to money, is now officially the thinnest too.
The company’s been claiming in ads on its websites that, at 9.3mm thick, the iPhone 4 is the world’s slimmest smartphone.
But one viewer complained to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority that the…
Google helps HTC ramp up patent suit against Apple
Published on 8 Sep, 2011 at 11:38 in Technology | | No Comments
HTC has extended its patent lawsuit against Apple, adding nine patents which it bought from Google last week.
It’s added five of the patents to its complaint with theInternational Trade Commission (ITC) and the District Court of Delaware, and has also filed a new complaint in Delaware with the other four.
It alleges patent infringement by Apple’s iOS devices and Mac…
Apple eyes USB 3.0 for next-gen Macs
Published on 3 Sep, 2011 at 10:03 in Technology | | No Comments
Apple is reportedly considering the independent implementation of USB 3.0 alongside Intel’s Thunderbolt transfer protocol in next-gen Macs.
According to VR-Zone, Cupertino is “still looking” at SuperSpeed for future products and is likely to support the standard before Intel integrates native USB 3.0 support into its chipsets.
Apple eyes USB 3.0 for next-gen Macs”Apple has been looking into USB 3.0 host…
Tim Cook to be Apple CEO until 2021
Published on 29 Aug, 2011 at 12:36 in Technology | | No Comments
This is for all of you who thought Tim Cook might only be an interim replacement for Steve Jobs.
Apple’s board of directors met on Friday to discuss the company’s future without the legendary Steve Jobs. They ended the meeting by confirming Tim Cook, previously the company’s COO, as the new head of the company until at least the…
Can Apple change the way we watch TV?
Published on 27 Aug, 2011 at 8:46 in Technology | | No Comments
Apple is reportedly working on new technology to deliver video to televisions.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Cupertino has also been in talks over some sort of subscription TV service – although this initiative seems to have failed thus far.
Can Apple change the way we watch TV?Although additional details are lacking, AppleInsider’s Josh Ong points out that the reports…