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New iPhone display tech could block reflections and most sunlight – and it could debut as soon as the iPhone 17

By Alex Blake published 20 March 24

Leaks and patents reveal that Apple is working on banishing screen reflections from its future iPhones.

A future Apple Watch could debut a glass frame with touch controls

By Stephen Warwick published 28 March 25

A new leak and patent indicate that Apple is working on a future Apple Watch with a touchscreen glass frame.

If the iPhone 17 gets this rumored Face ID upgrade, I'll never call Apple unoriginal again

By Jamie Richards published 16 January 25

A new patent suggests Apple is working on fitting Face ID underneath the iPhone display – but there are still some challenges to overcome.

Apple just patented its own answer to Xbox Kinect workouts that could be powered by your iPhone's camera

By Stephen Warwick last updated 4 April 25

A new Apple patent reveals technology that can identify exercises and count reps during workouts using a camera.

Apple patents a new stylus system for MacBooks that would bring back a controversial feature

By Muskaan Saxena published 7 February 24

We could finally see awesome serious design changes for the new MacBook Pro.

Apple's iMac could get a touchscreen makeover like the Microsoft Surface Studio

By Allisa James published 12 March 24

Thanks to a patent update, the Apple iMac could be going the way of the Microsoft Surface Studio with a touchscreen upgrade.

The next HomePod could be more like a soundbar according to this Apple patent – and it hints at fixing the HomePod 2’s biggest issue

By Becca Caddy published 24 April 24

The next Apple HomePod might be getting an unexpected design and an exciting new addition.

Samsung patents Galaxy Ring gesture feature that will let you control your tablet or laptop like Tony Stark

By Stephen Warwick published 4 February 25

Could a future Samsung Galaxy Ring let you control your laptop or tablet using gestures?

Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature isn't returning anytime soon as company fails in creative court bid to get ban lifted

By Stephen Warwick published 28 October 24

An Apple Watch court ruling has failed to give Apple the means it needed to try and overturn the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen ban in the US.

Apple may bring a guest mode to your iPhone, helping to protect its secrets

By Alex Blake published 3 October 24

A new patent suggests Apple is working on an iOS guest mode that could keep your files safe from other users.

Surfshark unveils new end-to-end encryption patent to reduce metadata collection

By Chiara Castro published 31 March 25

Surfshark unveils new plans to handle encryption and reduce visible metadata. Here's why it's important for your privacy.

AI can’t patent inventions, only humans, US Patent Office says

By Benedict Collins published 13 February 24

Only a human can patent an invention, but what exactly counts as human, and how much do they have to contribute?

Netflix lawsuit sues VMware over virtual machine patents

By Sead Fadilpašić published 24 December 24

The streaming giant says VMware is in violation of five patents, and demands to be paid.

LG's fabled rollable phone might still happen, as the company patents new and improved rolling OLED tech

By Jamie Richards published 14 October 24

LG, previously a major manufacturer of Android phones, has filed a patent for a display from a canceled rollable phone.

The next Samsung Galaxy Watch could feature a more secure, adjustable strap

By Stephen Warwick published 3 December 24

A new patent reveals Samsung is working on a new type of strap mechanism for its watches.

A future Samsung Galaxy Ring could have a feature to stop you burning yourself on your morning coffee

By Stephen Warwick published 5 March 25

A new patent reveals Samsung is working on a temperature sensor for its Galaxy Smart Ring.

Samsung Galaxy Watches (and the Galaxy Ring) could get an AI-powered heart health upgrade

By Lloyd Coombes published 8 May 24

Samsung's latest patent could be big news for anyone wanting to take a more comprehensive picture of their heart health.

We might have our first look at the long-rumored Samsung tri-fold

By Jamie Richards published 8 November 24

A years-old tri-fold patent has been published, suggesting rumors of Samsung exploring the tri-fold form factor have been on the right track.

Apple's patent rival claims the Apple Watch's blood oxygen feature is unreliable

By David Nield published 19 January 24

Masimo CEO Joe Kiani has made some controversial comments about Apple's tech in a Bloomberg interview.

The iPhone 16’s Capture button might work even when covered by a case

By James Rogerson published 5 September 24

You might still be able to swipe across the iPhone 16's rumored Capture button even with a case covering it.

Windows 11 desktop spliced onto a Microsoft Surface Duo

Microsoft could be working on a foldable phone – and I'm here for it

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 2 October 24

Back once again with a feeling

Is Apple planning to launch a smart ring this year? We’re not so sure

By Alex Blake published 21 February 24

An apparent “industry insider” claims an Apple smart ring is imminent, but there are reasons to be doubtful.

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 may be back on sale in the US soon – with a catch

By Matt Evans last updated 15 January 24

Apple may have finally found a workaround for the Apple Watch Series 9 ban.

Apple Pay gets a big upgrade to speed up your impulse buys in third-party browsers and apps

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 13 June 24

New Apple Pay feature let you access installment payment loan services and view and redeem rewards when buying online.

PayPal patents new system to detect the theft of “super-cookies”

By Benedict Collins published 26 February 24

Hackers can steal super-cookies to access your accounts, but PayPal has a novel new method for protecting your accounts

Well, that's unexpected: Samsung will team up with its fiercest Chinese rival to produce next gen NAND flash

By Wayne Williams published 9 March 25

Samsung has signed an agreement with China’s YMTC to use its bonding technology in the production of 400-layer NAND flash memory.

The Pixel Watch could control Google’s next AR glasses

By James Rogerson published 22 November 23

A Google patent shows how smartwatches could be used to interact with AR headsets.

A Samsung phone could get a fun Apple Intelligence-like drawing feature before Apple devices

By James Rogerson published 12 June 24

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 might let you use AI to transform a sketch into a polished image, much like Apple's Image Wand.

Apple is about to stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 – here are all the details

By Matt Bolton published 18 December 23

It follows a patent dispute about the medical sensors.

Nintendo Switch 2 expected to have AI upscaling and I can't wait to finally play Tears of the Kingdom with upgraded graphics

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 17 March 25

An updated patent hints at an AI upscaling future for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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