UK decides AI still cannot patent inventions
Many experts doubted AI was currently able to invent without human assistance, a consultation found......»»
Another “patent troll” defeated by Cloudflare and its army of bounty seekers
Cloudflare committed $100K in bounties to “hamstring” another patent troll. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Once again, Cloudflare has proven that its unusual defense against meritless paten.....»»
iMessage antitrust threat removed, as EU says it’s not a dominant service
The iMessage antitrust threat hanging over Apple has now been removed, as the EU decides that the messaging service does not have enough European users to qualify as a dominant service. That means that Apple will not be required to support messagi.....»»
Nokia Signs its Last Major Smartphone Agreement – What Does this Mean, Exactly?
Not too long ago, the company also revealed that it has entered into new license and patent agreements with Vivo and Oppo. The post Nokia Signs its Last Major Smartphone Agreement – What Does this Mean, Exactly? appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Big Pharma spends billions more on executives and stockholders than on R&D
Senate report points to greed and "patent thickets" as key reasons for high prices. Enlarge (credit: Senate HELP Committee) When big pharmaceutical companies are confronted over their exorbitant pricing of prescription d.....»»
A Sonos TV without a remote? No thanks
A recently discovered patent application hints at a remoteless future for Sonos' still unannounced streaming video device......»»
Tim Cook says Apple is focused on appealing the Apple Watch ban, not settling with Masimo
Apple’s patent battle with Masimo is far from over. As it stands right now, Apple is still selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States, but with the contested blood oxygen feature disabled. In a new interview today, Apple.....»»
Apple won"t license Masimo"s patents despite Apple Watch import ban
Apple CEO Tim Cook implies there isn't any intention to license Masimo's blood oxygen detection to end the Apple Watch import ban.Apple Watch Series 9Masimo has been embroiled in a patent lawsuit that most recently resulted in an import ban for Apple.....»»
Apple to continue using Qualcomm 5G modems through March 2027
A statement made during the Qualcomm earnings call revealed Apple has extended its 5G modem patent license agreement through March 2027.iPhone 15Apple and Qualcomm are stuck in a strained relationship a little bit longer. In-house development of an A.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro could limit playback based on where you are
A future Apple Vision Pro or iPad could display a virtual object or other data to a user depending on where they are, according to a patent that limits media playback to a user based on their physical location.Viewing information in the Apple Vision.....»»
Apple wants to make sure your posture"s right when using the Vision Pro
A newly published patent gives us some idea of the clever tech that might eventually reach Apple's headset......»»
Mac"s 40th year, Apple Vision Pro"s first and EU App Store changes on the AppleInsider podcast
It's a week of celebration and anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast, as Apple's longest-surviving device — the Mac — enters its fifth decade, and it's newest device — the Apple Vision Pro — is a week away.An Apple Vision Pro patent sketch.....»»
Step aside foldables…say hello to the fold-and-roll!
A new Motorola patent has been discovered which seems to reveal the company’s potential plans for a foldable phone with rollable displays! The post Step aside foldables…say hello to the fold-and-roll! appeared first on Phandroid. M.....»»
Nokia Enters into New 5G Patent Agreement with Oppo
It looks like the two companies have finally reached a new deal with regards to previously-disputed patented 5G technology. The post Nokia Enters into New 5G Patent Agreement with Oppo appeared first on Phandroid. Given the long-winded leg.....»»
You might not need prescription lens inserts for future Apple Vision products
Vision Pro isn’t large enough to accommodate eyeglasses, so wearers will need prescription lens inserts instead. But that might not always be the case: A new Apple patent describes a way to electrically adjust the displays to suit your vision. T.....»»
Forget foldables, Samsung sets it sights on rollable smartphones
A recently discovered Samsung patent has revealed the company’s potential plans for a phone with a rollable display. The post Forget foldables, Samsung sets it sights on rollable smartphones appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung has made.....»»
Apple had an update ready months ago to switch off the Apple Watch pulse oximeter
After having sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 banned in the US due to a patent dispute, Apple was able to put these models back in stores by switching off the blood oxygen feature. It was still somewhat unclear how exactly Apple was doin.....»»
Masimo CEO says Apple Watch users better off without blood oxygen feature, calls it unreliable
Apple on Thursday began selling revised models of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US without the blood oxygen feature as the company faces a patent dispute with medical company Masimo. In the midst of this situation, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani.....»»
Apple Watch no longer sold with blood oxygen monitoring after patent battle loss
Apple removes Series 9, Ultra 2 patent-infringing feature to avoid import ban. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Ultra 2. (credit: Apple) Starting today, if you buy an Apple Watch Series 9 or Watch Ultra 2 it won’t be able to.....»»
How to find out if an Apple Watch Series 9 model has the blood oxygen feature available
As of today, all new and Ultra 2 models sold by Apple do not support the blood oxygen feature. This is due to an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo. But if you are buying an Apple Watch from eBay or a third-party retailer right now, how do you know.....»»
Apple wants you to be able to use your iPhone better underwater
Screen Time may need to add a new category — Apple has been researching how to help users work on their iPhone while swimming.Detail from the patent showing an iPhone user taking photographs underwaterThere is a huge amount you can do with an Apple.....»»