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Apple Granted Patent for Headphone Jack and Plug With Reduced Length and Thickness

Apple Granted Patent for Headphone Jack and Plug With Reduced Length and Thickness

Posted September 22, 2015
· Apple News
Apple has been granted a patent for a new headphone jack and connector plug with a reduced length and thickness.
Apple Files Patent for Wearable Device With Flexible Display [iWatch]

Apple Files Patent for Wearable Device With Flexible Display [iWatch]

Posted February 21, 2013
· Apple News
Alongside rumors of an iWatch, an Apple patent has surfaced for a wearable device with a flexible display that wraps around your wrist similar to a slap wrap.
The Anatomy of an Android OS Update [Infographic]

The Anatomy of an Android OS Update [Infographic]

Posted December 28, 2013
· Apple News
Android users often complain that it takes too long for their devices to be updated to the latest version of the operating system. HTC has published a new infographic that takes a look at the process they must go through to bring a new update to users.
EFF: Apple Should Stand Up and Defend its Developers

EFF: Apple Should Stand Up and Defend its Developers

Posted May 20, 2011
· Apple News
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published a statement regarding the Lodsys infringement notices sent to iOS developers for using in-app upgrade buttons.
Apple Looks to Patent Appearance of the MacBook Air

Apple Looks to Patent Appearance of the MacBook Air

Posted April 30, 2012
· Apple News
Apple is trying to patent the outward appearance of its wedge shaped MacBook Air.
Apple Patent Shows Enhanced Touch ID Security Through Fingertip-Motion Tracking

Apple Patent Shows Enhanced Touch ID Security Through Fingertip-Motion Tracking

Posted December 18, 2014
· Apple News
Apple's latest patent shows off enhanced Touch ID Security through fingertip-motion tracking technology
Microsoft, HTC, Nokia, and Sony Oppose 'App Store' Trademark Application

Microsoft, HTC, Nokia, and Sony Oppose 'App Store' Trademark Application

Posted May 12, 2011
· Apple News
Microsoft has joined HTC, Nokia, and Sony in the fight against Apple's App Store trademark application in the EU.
Apple Files Patent for MacBook Powered By Docked iPhone [Images]

Apple Files Patent for MacBook Powered By Docked iPhone [Images]

Posted March 23, 2017
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent for a MacBook housing that is powered by a docked iPhone or iPad.
U.S. Appeals Court Throws Out $533 Million Patent Infringement Verdict Against Apple

U.S. Appeals Court Throws Out $533 Million Patent Infringement Verdict Against Apple

Posted March 1, 2017
· Apple News
The U.S. Court of Appeals has thrown out a verdict that required Apple to pay $533 million to Smartflash for patent infringement.
Patent Filing Reveals More Details About Apple's Reversible USB Connector

Patent Filing Reveals More Details About Apple's Reversible USB Connector

Posted August 21, 2014
· Apple News
A new Apple patent filing for a 'Reversible USB Connector with Compliant Member to Spread Stress and Increase Contact Normal Force' details a standard-size USB 'Type-A' male plug that can be inserted in either direction.
HTC Evo Stops a Bullet Saving Owner's Life [Video]

HTC Evo Stops a Bullet Saving Owner's Life [Video]

Posted January 8, 2011
· Apple News
A valet at an Atlanta nightclub cheated death when his cell phone, tucked in his breast pocket, stopped a bullet.
SEC Questions Apple on Nokia Patent Deal

SEC Questions Apple on Nokia Patent Deal

Posted October 3, 2011
· Apple News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published a series of letters that it exchanged with Apple to address the company's patent settlement with Nokia.
Apple's Consortium Wins Nortel Patent Auction With $4.5 Billion Bid

Apple's Consortium Wins Nortel Patent Auction With $4.5 Billion Bid

Posted July 1, 2011
· Apple News
A consortium consisting of Apple, EMC, Ericsson, Microsoft, RIM, and Sony have won Nortel's patent auction with a bid of 4.5 billion.
Apple Files Patent for EarPods With Built-In Accelerometer for Noise Suppression

Apple Files Patent for EarPods With Built-In Accelerometer for Noise Suppression

Posted April 3, 2014
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent detailing the use of signals from an accelerometer embedded inside an earbud to detect a user's voice activity.
Apple is 'Actively Investigating' Lodsys Patent Infringement Notices

Apple is 'Actively Investigating' Lodsys Patent Infringement Notices

Posted May 17, 2011
· Apple News
Apple is 'actively investigating' the Lodsys patent infringement notices continually being sent to iOS developers
Apple Granted Patent for Fingerprint Sensor That Works Through Displays

Apple Granted Patent for Fingerprint Sensor That Works Through Displays

Posted October 4, 2016
· Apple News
Apple has been granted a patent for a capacitive fingerprint sensor that works through displays.
iPhone 4 vs. HTC Evo: HD Video Comparison

iPhone 4 vs. HTC Evo: HD Video Comparison

Posted June 17, 2010
· Apple News
Early comparison footage of the iPhone 4's video versus the HTC EVO's in 720p.
Apple Wins Patent for Hybrid DisplayPort/USB 3.0 Dock Connector

Apple Wins Patent for Hybrid DisplayPort/USB 3.0 Dock Connector

Posted April 6, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has won a patent for a hybrid DisplayPort/USB 3.0 Dock Connector
Patent Describing iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Found

Patent Describing iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Found

Posted January 2, 2008
· Apple News
A patent has been dug up by Hrmpf.com describing and illustrating the recently leaked 1.1.3 iPhone firmware.
Apple Bidding on Nortel's Patent Assets?

Apple Bidding on Nortel's Patent Assets?

Posted December 10, 2010
· Apple News
Apple is reportedly one of several big players bidding for Nortel's patent assets that are being sold in a rare intellectual-property portfolio sale following Nortel's bankruptcy.
Apple Wins Appeal in Patent Trial Against Motorola, Case Sent Back to ITC

Apple Wins Appeal in Patent Trial Against Motorola, Case Sent Back to ITC

Posted August 7, 2013
· Apple News
Apple's patent trial case against Motorola has been revived after the company won an Appeal by a Federal Circuit court that disagreed with the ITC
Apple Files Patent for Force Touch Keyboard Without Keys

Apple Files Patent for Force Touch Keyboard Without Keys

Posted April 8, 2016
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent for a Force Touch keyboard with no keys.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Samsung Appeal in Patent Case With Apple

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Samsung Appeal in Patent Case With Apple

Posted March 21, 2016
· Apple News
After refusing to hear Apple's appeal in the e-Books pricing fixing case, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Samsung's appeal over a $548 million patent infringement verdict awarded to Apple.
Apple Files for Flexible Battery Patent Suitable for iWatch

Apple Files for Flexible Battery Patent Suitable for iWatch

Posted July 5, 2013
· Apple News
Apple Files for Flexible Battery Patents Suitable for the rumored iWatch wearable
Apple Granted New Patent That Could Add Touch to Device Bezels

Apple Granted New Patent That Could Add Touch to Device Bezels

Posted July 2, 2013
· Apple News
Apple has been granted a new patent that could add touch controls to the bezel of devices
Boston University Sues Apple for Patent Infringement

Boston University Sues Apple for Patent Infringement

Posted July 3, 2013
· Apple News
Boston University has filed a lawsuit against Apple for patent infringement
Apple Files Patent for 'Mobile Camera System' With Multiple Cameras for Optical Zoom

Apple Files Patent for 'Mobile Camera System' With Multiple Cameras for Optical Zoom

Posted January 7, 2016
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent for a 'MOBILE CAMERA SYSTEM' that uses multiple cameras to provide optical zoom to a user.
President Biden Will Not Stop Import Ban on Apple Watch If AliveCor Patents Found Valid

President Biden Will Not Stop Import Ban on Apple Watch If AliveCor Patents Found Valid

Posted February 21, 2023
· Apple News
AliveCor has announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) import ban on Apple Watch has cleared Presidential review.
Motorola Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Apple, Could Ban iPhone/iPad Sales

Motorola Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Apple, Could Ban iPhone/iPad Sales

Posted December 9, 2011
· Apple News
A German court has ruled in favor of Motorola, granting a preliminary injunction against Apple mobile devices.
Apple is Granted Mini-SIM Connector Patent

Apple is Granted Mini-SIM Connector Patent

Posted December 26, 2012
· Apple News
Apple today was granted a patent for a Mini-SIM connector that allows for easy removal and replacement of SIM cards.
ITC Judge Rules Apple Didn't Violate Motorola Patent

ITC Judge Rules Apple Didn't Violate Motorola Patent

Posted December 19, 2012
· Apple News
An ITC judge has ruled that Apple didn't violate a Google/Motorola patent for a sensor that prevents accidental hang-ups.
Amazon Prime Day is Here! Check Out These Deals

Amazon Prime Day is Here! Check Out These Deals

Posted July 15, 2019
· Apple News
Amazon Prime Day has arrived! Here's a look at some of the first deals available during this two day shopping event.
Apple Ordered to Pay VirnetX $368 Million for Patent Infringement

Apple Ordered to Pay VirnetX $368 Million for Patent Infringement

Posted November 7, 2012
· Apple News
A federal jury in Texas has ordered Apple to pay VirnetX $368 million for patent infringement.
Apple Tells Lodsys to 'Immediately Withdraw All Notices' Sent to Developers

Apple Tells Lodsys to 'Immediately Withdraw All Notices' Sent to Developers

Posted May 23, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has told Lodsys to immediately withdraw all notices sent to iOS developers and asserts that it and its developers are undisputedly licensed to the patents in question.
Apple Wins Patent for Inductive Charging Dock

Apple Wins Patent for Inductive Charging Dock

Posted June 26, 2012
· Apple News
Apple has been granted a patent for an inductive charging dock, reports PatentlyApple.
Apple Patent Describes Dual-Purpose Keyboard That Could Replace Touchpads

Apple Patent Describes Dual-Purpose Keyboard That Could Replace Touchpads

Posted May 26, 2015
· Apple News
Apple's latest patent describes a dual-purpose fusion keyboard that serves as both a traditional keyboard, as well as a multitouch gesture input device.
Apple Files Patent for Optical Stylus

Apple Files Patent for Optical Stylus

Posted May 24, 2012
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent for an optical stylus that determines its location by capturing an image while in contact with the surface.
Apple Awarded Multi-Touch Patent

Apple Awarded Multi-Touch Patent

Posted January 26, 2009
· Apple News
Apple was officially awarded the patent for their multi-touch interface on January 20th, 2009.
USITC Opens Investigation Into Apple for Patent Infringement

USITC Opens Investigation Into Apple for Patent Infringement

Posted November 15, 2017
· Apple News
The United States International Trade Commission has voted to open an investigation into Apple over alleged patent infringement.
This 18 Year Old Tablet Design May Invalidate Apple's iPad Design Patent [Video]

This 18 Year Old Tablet Design May Invalidate Apple's iPad Design Patent [Video]

Posted March 29, 2012
· Apple News
In its in depth look at Apple's war against Android, Bloomberg notes that a 1994 Fidler/Knight Ridder tablet design raised substantial question regarding the validity of Apple's patent on the iPad's design.
EU Regulators Are Now Investigating Apple/Samsung Patent Battle

EU Regulators Are Now Investigating Apple/Samsung Patent Battle

Posted November 22, 2011
· Apple News
Concerned that Apple's patent battle with Samsung could be restricting competition, EU Regulators are now investigating the situation.
Bose and Apple Settle Patent Dispute Over Noise-Canceling Technology in Beats Headphones

Bose and Apple Settle Patent Dispute Over Noise-Canceling Technology in Beats Headphones

Posted October 10, 2014
· Apple News
Bose and Apple have settled a patent dispute over the noise-canceling technology in Beats headphones.
Court Rejects $368 Million Verdict Against Apple in VirnetX Patent Lawsuit

Court Rejects $368 Million Verdict Against Apple in VirnetX Patent Lawsuit

Posted September 16, 2014
· Apple News
A US Court of Appeals has rejected a previous ruling against Apple that award VirnetX $368 million in damages
Apple Loses Its Chief Patent Counsel

Apple Loses Its Chief Patent Counsel

Posted July 12, 2011
· Apple News
Apple's chief patent counsel will soon leave the company and has been replaced by the former deputy general counsel at Hewlett Packard
Apple Ordered to Pay $8 Million for Infringing on Playlist Patent

Apple Ordered to Pay $8 Million for Infringing on Playlist Patent

Posted July 9, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has been ordered to pay Personal Audio LLC $8 million after a federal jury in Texas found that the company infringed on a patent for downloadable playlists.
Apple and Samsung Agree to End Patent Suits Outside the U.S.A.

Apple and Samsung Agree to End Patent Suits Outside the U.S.A.

Posted August 6, 2014
· Apple News
Apple and Samsung have agreed to end their patent suits against each other outside of the U.S.A.
Apple Patent Shows Behavior Recognition on iPhones to Improve Device Security

Apple Patent Shows Behavior Recognition on iPhones to Improve Device Security

Posted July 17, 2014
· Apple News
Apple is exploring ways to improve device security by learning the habits and behaviors of an iPhone's owner
Apple Files Patent for Display With Private Viewing Mode

Apple Files Patent for Display With Private Viewing Mode

Posted May 20, 2011
· Apple News
Apple has filed a patent for a display that could implement 'privacy mode' by steering light towards the intended viewer.