A patent app has surfaced from Apple that shows different methods of charging without wires. One odd method has the user wrap their headphones around a charge tower and charges and another uses sound vibrations for charging. continued »

Two new patent applications have surfaced that Apple filed more recently than most we see. The apps show stylus pens for the iPhone and iPad with one that can shoot whatever you write on any surface to the iPhone or iPad. continued »

A patent app has surfaced that outlines a new Apple system that would integrate IR tech with the camera inside an iPhone. The tech would be able to stop people from taking pics of some things and give more details about things viewed though the camera like museum exhibits. continued »

Apple is apparently getting ready to take mobile gaming on the iPhone and other devices big time. Apple has reportedly hired Robert Saunders from Nintendo UK and Activision's Nick Grange for its marketing team. continued »

A new Apple patent application has surfaced that shows a new sensor that may come to future iPhones that can sense when people hover over the device. The sensor would apparently be on the back and what exactly it would be used for is unknown, perhaps hover navigation using a finger? continued »

The amount of accessories and docks on the market for the iPhone and iPad is staggering. iHome makes a lot of these items and has announced that its high-end iP90 alarm clock has been updated for 2010. continued »

It's always interesting when new patents surface for products like the iPhone. The patent applications give us a glimpse at what the future iPhones will look like. Two new patent applications from Apple have surfaced that have to do with new features for the iPhone. The first app is called "Auto messaging to currently connected caller". This covers something like writing ... continued »