Apple patent involves app management interface for mobile devices
A new Apple patent (20120117504) for an user interface for application management on mobile devices has appeared at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
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Apple looks to improve electronic back-up of applications
A new Apple patent (number 20120124507) shows that Apple is working on better ways for electronic back-up of applications. Per the patent, systems and methods are provided for storing and restoring digital data. In some implementations, a method is provided.
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Apple files patent for multi-touch focus
An Apple patent (number 20120120277) for multi-touch focus has appeared at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. It relates to image capturing electronic devices, having a touch sensitive screen for controlling camera functions and settings, such as the iPhone and iPad.
Per the patent, camera includes a lens arranged to focus an image on an image sensor and a touch sensitive visual display for freely selecting two or more regions of interest on a live preview image by touch input. An image processor is coupled to the image sensor and the touch sensitive visual display.
Read MoreNo end in sight for iPhone, iPad growth
The future looks increasingly bright for the iPhone and iPad. The mobile handset, smartphone, and tablet chip markets have seen tremendous growth in the last five years, driven by innovative new products like Apple’s smartphone and tablet, and Google’s Android phones and tablets.
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Motorola/HTC vs. Apple cases consolidated
Apple won its request to have a trial filed by Motorola Mobility in the Southern District of Florida consolidated with a second lawsuit that also involves HTC, reports “FOSS Patents” (http://macte.ch/uNnHZ). The consolidated case is now scheduled to go to trial in April 2014.
Judge Robert N. Scola, the federal judge presiding over those two Florida cases, entered the related case management order because “the parties [Apple, Motorola, HTC] have shown a complete inability to agree upon anything and it is frustrating the progress of these cases,” notes “FOSS Patents.”
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