Tag Archive | "Patent"

Apple patent application shows curved glass and Auxo app switcher lands on Cydia

Posted on 27 December 2012 by

A new patent application has showed up from Apple that hints future smartphones and other products may use glass that is no longer flat. The patent application outlines a method of creating curved glass. Rather than forming glass in a curved pattern, the patent shows the process of taking normal flat sheets of glass in curbing into the desired contour. continued »

Tags: , , , Comments Off

POP charger is back on, Apple patents micro SIM connector, Loop Mummy iPhone case review

Posted on 26 December 2012 by

The designers behind the POP charger have announced that the project is back on. Previously the company had told backers that it would be issuing refunds after Apple refused to give the project its approval. However, Apple has now changed its rules regarding the Lightning connector and the charger project will move forward. continued »

Tags: , , , , Comments Off

Australian police slam Apple Maps, Apple multitouch patent may be invalid, Scout GPS app

Posted on 10 December 2012 by

Police in Australia are recommending that motorists stop using Apple Maps. According to Australian police officers and correct navigation data has left six people stranded after they mistakenly ended up inside of a national park. The police say if it was a cold 45-degree day people can actually die. continued »

Tags: , , , , Comments Off

Facebook adds filters to iOS app, Apple vs Samsung patent case tossed, approval for Google Maps app unlikely

Posted on 06 November 2012 by

Facebook has announced that it is added photo filters to its iOS 5.1 application. This is undoubtedly an attempt to grab some of the market Instagram has made for itself. continued »

Tags: , , , Comments Off

iOS 6 adoption rate levels out at 60%, Apple rubber-banding patent may be invalid, US Immigrations and Customs switches to the iPhone

Posted on 23 October 2012 by

The adoption rate of iOS 6 has leveled out at 60% after one month of the new operating system being available. The significant adoption rate proves that despite shortcomings with Apple's own maps, criticisms of the new operating system aren't stopping people from upgrading. continued »

Tags: , , , Comments Off

Rumor says Foxconn subsidary to build iPhones, Apple wins delay event in South Korea, Apple patents window layers

Posted on 12 October 2012 by

Rumors are floating around that claim Apple has signed a contract with a Foxconn subsidiary to build a version of the iPhone. According to the rumor, a version of the iPhone will be produced by Foxconn International Holdings. continued »

Tags: , , , Comments Off

iPhone 5 pre-orders launch, iPhone 5 shipping slips to two weeks, Apple wins lawsuit in Europe

Posted on 14 September 2012 by

Pre-orders for the iPhone 5 kicked off early this morning. If you want to get your hands on one of the new smartphones as soon as possible, you'll need to pre-order. continued »

Tags: , , , , Comments Off

Apple says staff cuts were a mistake, Samsung rests its case, Judge asks Apple if it’s “smoking crack”

Posted on 17 August 2012 by

Over the last week or so news is surfaced that Apple was making some significant cutbacks in some of its retail stores around the world. Apple has now announced that it will be reversing some of those staff cutbacks calling them a mistake. continued »

Tags: , , , , , Comments Off

iPhone 5 backplates leak, Technicolor looks to sue Apple, Sonos app update

Posted on 30 May 2012 by

A photograph of the front and back of the backplate allegedly for the coming iPhone 5 leaked yesterday. The backplate shows a smaller docking connector, larger speaker grill, and a thinner design than the current model. continued »

Tags: , , Comments Off

FreedomPop WiMax case, facial recognition patent, Apple Foxconn improve plant

Posted on 11 May 2012 by

A company called FreedomPop has a new case for the iPhone that has integrated WiFi. The idea is by putting the case on your phone you can have access to 4G speeds. The case sells for $99 and includes 1 GB of free monthly data. continued »

Tags: , , , , Comments Off

Galileo robotic iPhone stand and Apple eyes wireless power

Posted on 06 April 2012 by

A cool new iPhone stand has turned up called the Galileo. This robotic stand is on Kickstarter trying to raise the funds to come to the real world. The project was looking to raise $100,000 and Kickstarter and has so far raised $400,000. continued »

Tags: , , Comments Off

Apple offers nano-SIM royalty-free, Apple blocking UDID accessing apps, no bad design firewall after Jobs

Posted on 26 March 2012 by

Apple is trying to get rivals to adopt its nano-SIM as a standard. To get competitors to use its design, Apple has offered access to the patent to all with no royalties. continued »

Tags: , , Comments Off