A new Apple patent application shows that Siri could one day provide an iPhone caller with a reason why you had to reject their call. In doing so, the process of declining calls could become a more enjoyable and useful experience for those on both sides of the digital cord.
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Future iPhones may simultaneously record video via wide-angle and telephoto cameras
Currently, iPhones with dual-lens cameras can capture video from one camera at a time.
Apple researching exchangeable backplates that could extend Apple Watch battery life
Apple Watch could use special backplates to help extend its battery life.
Apple researching an AirPods charging case that’s also a wireless speaker
Apple may be working on an AirPods charging case that’s also a wireless speaker.
Apple could be working on a charging travel case for the Apple Watch
Apple has been granted a new patent for an Apple Watch charging case today that would ostensibly be similar to the AirPods case, but for the Apple Watch and a few bands.
Apple awarded crucial patent for TrueDepth camera’s 4-element infrared optics
Apple's TrueDepth camera on iPhone X uses infrared sensors that capture light in the wavelength range of 800nm to 1300nm to achieve pattern-based depth mapping, allowing it to work day or night, like devices used for medical diagnosis, food inspection and night vision.
Samsung: foldable Galaxy X will be “impeccable product”, mass production starts in November
Samsung officially said a few months ago that it had indeed kicked off development of a super-premium foldable smartphone and now its mobile chief has gone on the record saying it will be an “impeccable product” that will dominate the market for years to come.
State-run research institute says iPhones, iPad sold in Korea violate its chip process tech
The Korea Trade Commission (KTC) has kicked off an investigation into Apple's local branch over an alleged patent infringement of a state-run research institute's chip technology.
Siri may someday detect the difference between a whisper and regular speech
Apple's personal digital assistant Siri may someday be able to detect the difference between a whispered and regular speech, as well as whisper back when you need quiet.
Qualcomm files 3 new suits against Apple, seeks ban on latest iPhones
Apple's battle with Qualcomm shows no sign of slowing down. Just in the last few days Apple filed a counterclaim against Qualcomm. The company has now seemingly retaliated with three more patent claims back at Apple. Additionally, they are looking to ban the iPhone 8 and iPhone X from sale in the US.
Qualcomm’s new anti-Apple suit targets new iPhones, A10 chip, dual-lens cameras & more
Less than 24 hours following Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm claiming the latter's Snapdragon processors infringe upon its patents, the chip maker has now retaliated by lodging another patent lawsuit against the Cupertino giant.
Apple patents Mac UI based on hand gestures
Engineers on Apple's PrimeSense team have just been awarded a patent for controlling a Mac using hand gestures. The patent was just now granted after being first submitted back in August 2016.