Apple Patents a Flexible Display That Wraps Around Your iPhone's Edges
Apple is filing patents for iPhones — or other devices — where the display doesn't stop at the front glass. A flexible…
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Apple Patents Smarter Iterative Decoding for 5G Control Channels
Your iPhone has to decode a flood of tiny control messages from cell towers thousands of times per second — and Apple…
Apple Patents the Core Mechanics Behind HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)
This patent covers the foundational plumbing behind HTTP Live Streaming — the protocol Apple invented that now powers video delivery across virtually…
Apple Patents a Linked Display System That Senses How Two Devices Overlap
Apple is exploring a system where two devices — think an iPad laid on top of a MacBook — can detect exactly…
Head-Mounted Display Device With Vision Correction
Millions of people who wear glasses or contacts have to jump through hoops to use VR headsets — Apple's latest patent wants…
Apple Patents Smart UI Overlays That Adapt to Dark and Light Mode Differently
Ever noticed how a frosted-glass menu bar sometimes looks washed out over bright backgrounds, or muddy over dark ones? Apple is patenting…
Apple Patents a Smarter Push Notification Distribution System
Every app on your iPhone quietly registers itself to receive push notifications — one at a time, over and over. Apple's new…
Apple Patents a System That Adjusts Avatar Quality Based on Where You're Looking
Apple is working on a video-calling system smart enough to know when you're about to look at someone — and quietly upgrades…
Apple Patents Smarter 5G Beam Selection to Slash Network Connection Delays
Every time your phone connects to a 5G tower, it's quietly auditioning signal beams and picking one to use. Apple wants to…
Apple Patents a Smart Video Call System That Adds 3D Depth on Vision Pro
When you're on a video call, your iPhone and your Vision Pro are very different screens — so why should they show…
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