Full FeedApple defends its “Made for iPod” trademark against Atico
In a move that could possibly gauge howeffective its licensing system for iPod accessories is, Apple has a filed a lawsuit against Atico International for infringing on its “Made for iPod” label. Apple complained that Atico’s iPod speakers product line, which include the AM/FM Portable Boom Box, AM/FM Alarm Clock… Continue Reading »
Apple granted three new iPhone input patents
The US Patent and Trademark Office published several of Apple’s patent approvals today, all of which relate to different aspects of the iPhone’s functionality. The first patent that has been approved deals with organization of the iPhone’s interface, mainly to reduce the clutter of adding too many visual elements to… Continue Reading »
What market will Apple enter next?
Computers. Displays. Cell phones. Music players. Online music. Storage. Networking. Apple is already in a ton of markets, many of which, unfortunately, are tightly tied together. However, Apple is still a relatively young company and can branch out so much more. The questions is, if at all, where? Will they… Continue Reading »
Apple awarded patent for “Home on iPod”
Apple has been awarded a patent titled “Method and apparatus rendering user accounts portable”; the 11-page document describes a method for transporting a user’s home directory and account settings on a portable device like an iPod or iPhone. Should Apple implement this feature, you’ll be able to sit down at… Continue Reading »
Back-lit Trackpad coming to a MacBook near you?
Apple recently filed a patent application that describes an “improved feedback mechanism for touch pads”. This patent includes “devices capable of illuminating the touch sensitive surface of the touch pad” and “methods for providing visual feedback at the touch pad.” As usual, this is only a patent application, so it’s… Continue Reading »
New iWork, iLife patent applications
A number of new patent applications were released today describing usage in Apple’s iLife and iWork suites. The patent applications are as follows: “Movie Authoring”, “Text flow in and around irregular containers”, “Predictive styling”, “Automatic sub-template selection based on content”, “User interface for Web page creation/editing”, and “Publishing and subscribing… Continue Reading »
Apple looks to secure “Multi-Touch” Trademark
It seems like Apple’s trying to protect the “Multi-Touch” trademark worldwide; according to AppleInsider, the electronics giant discreetly applied for the trademark at an intellectual property office in the Far East. Should the application be approved, this will give Apple control over where and when the trademark could be used… Continue Reading »
iPod/iPhone to be more secure?
The iPod and (very soon) the iPhone are some of the most coveted gadgets today; it seems like every crook or thief simply wants one. With all that negative publicity about getting mugged and what not, Apple finally seems to be taking personal security rather seriously. A new patent filed… Continue Reading »
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