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Two key iPhone 8 features could be detailed in these Apple patents
By Parker Wilhelm published
Apple scored a whopping 56 patents today — two of which may turn out supremely relevant to this year's iPhone.

Apple exploring iPhone-powered modular Macbook
By Gerald Lynch published
Patent points to new laptop concept which also includes potential iPad integration.

Your next Google phone's box could double up as a VR headset
By Gerald Lynch published
Pop your head into the box for...er... out of the box VR fun.

Microbe-hunting drones and mood-sensing sat navs help IBM top patent rankings
By Patrick Goss published
IBM has topped the list of US patents for 2016 and given a glimpse into a fascinating future

Amazon wants deliver your packages from flying warehouses in the sky
By David Nield published
Your next Amazon delivery could be flown down from a zeppelin direct to your doorstep.

Samsung mulls iPhone-style redesign for its fingerprint scanners
By David Nield published
New patents show Samsung is thinking about putting sensors beneath a circular home button or around the back of its phones.

New Apple patent hints you'll use your iPhone to unlock your iCar
By David Nield published
Apple is planning to let you unlock your next car using your iOS device, according to a newly awarded patent.

Samsung wants the smartwatch to expand beyond the wrist
By David Nield published
A recently uncovered Samsung patent suggests the next wave of smartwatches will put a few tricks up your sleeves.
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