Could Apple use WiTricity Wireless Power technology in the next generation iPhone?

Wall Street Journal reported last week that Apple will introduce a new iPhone in September that will be similar to iPhone 4 but thinner and … [continue reading...]

Apple, together with RIM, Microsoft, EMC, Ericsson and Sony, wins Nortel patents for $4.5b

Apple was one of the very interested parties for about 6,000 patents and patent applications of the bankrupt Canadian telecommunications company Nortel. The patents were … [continue reading...]

Apple, Intel and Google to start a fight for Nortel’s patents

Bankrupt Canadian telecom-equipment maker Nortel is about to start the auction for its reportedly worth over one billion dollars patents. The Wall Street Journal reports … [continue reading...]

Apple is working to help you make new friends with your iPhone

The scenario is simple: you walk in a bar trying to find your perfect match (in a bar???). While you see people that you like, … [continue reading...]

Apple acquires 200+ patents from a former Motorola company

According to an iPodNN report, Apple acquired more that 200 patents from a company that used to belong to Motorola. According to the report the … [continue reading...]

Apple is working on smart touch-screen bezel for mobile devices

A new patent revealed today shows that Apple is working on a bezel for its mobile devices that will be able to display content. According … [continue reading...]

Apple has plans to bring iWeb to the iPad

A new Apple patent shows that the Cupertino-based company has plans to bring iWeb to the iPad. Patently Apple reports that iWeb is mentioned together … [continue reading...]

Apple is looking to create even thinner devices by reducing the size of the Audio jack

Apple’s devices are thin with the thinest being the latest iPod touch at just 0.28 inch in depth. It looks like Apple is looking to … [continue reading...]

Apple is working on a cloud-based secure storage for Mac OS X

According to a patent revealed yesterday, it looks like Apple is working on simplifying secure storage for files by utilizing a cloud-based system. The patent … [continue reading...]

Apple is working on ‘magic gloves’ that work with touchscreen devices

Apple was granted a new patent that will allow users to wear a special glove and control touchscreen devices like an iPhone or iPad. Apple … [continue reading...]

Apple to use Liquidmetal technology for internal batteries

While initially the thought was that Apple would use the exclusively licensed Liquidmetal technology for mobile device shells or maybe antennas, according to a patent published … [continue reading...]

Apple and Microsoft join forces to acquire Novell patents for $450 million

A Foss Patents report reveals that behind the company that acquired 882 Novell patents are Apple, Microsoft, EMC and Oracle. The technology giants joined forces … [continue reading...]

Apple is working to bring AM/FM Radio to the iPhone

A new patent published this week, shows that Apple is working to bring AM/FM radio to the iPhone. While Apple is way late, as other … [continue reading...]

Apple is working on a new MagSafe Power Adaptor with Optical Data Transfer capabilities

A new patent revealed today, shows that Apple is working on a new MagSafe power adaptor that includes data ports. According to the patent, Apple … [continue reading...]

Apple is working on a Hybrid MacBook / iPad device

According to new patents released yesterday, it looks like Apple is working on a Hybrid device that will allow consumers to use it as an … [continue reading...]

Apple is working on nitrided stainless steel components

According to a patent filed in April and published yesterday, Apple is working on new stainless steel to prevent scratches on devices. In this patent … [continue reading...]

Apple appeals verdict on Cover Flow and Time Machine patents

The Federal jury in Texas ordered Apple to pay 208.5 million for each of three patents related on how information is being presented to users, in … [continue reading...]

Apple loses Cover Flow patent trial, ordered to pay $208.5 million in damages

A lawsuit that started back in 2008, didn’t end positive for Apple. Bloomberg reported that the federal jury in Texas awarded $208.5 million to Mirror Worlds … [continue reading...]

Apple settles Online Music Distribution patent lawsuit

A patent lawsuit targeting music distribution companies is coming to an end with most of the companies settle the case. TechCrunch reports that Apple was … [continue reading...]

One more indication that Apple is working on an iMac touch

According to a new report, Apple is testing touch panels for its next generation iMac.
Sintek Photronics has reportedly sent samples of projected capacitive touch panels … [continue reading...]