Over 50% of U.S. users of Apple iPhone 4S are “very satisfied” with the Siri voice-command feature, according to new consumer research from Parks Associates (http://www.parksassociates.com). What’s more, 37% percent of iPhone 4S owners also want to have a similar voice-command interface for their TV set, though about 20% wouldn’t, notes the research group.
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Three Apple patents have popped up at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office involving iOS features and technology.
Read MoreCloud-based file-sharing services like Dropbox and iCloud are popular; however, organizations with sensitive data say they’re reluctant to turn it over to cloud services. Instead, they’re buying file-sharing products they manage on their own for bulk file transfers among business partners, reports “Infoworld” (http://macte.ch/da579).
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Apple has been granted a patent (number 8144915) for a wired headset with an integrated switch.
Per the patent, headsets are provided with integrated switch assemblies. An integrated switch assembly can include a switch hidden from view by a housing. The switch can be activated when a user applies pressure to the housing. The housing may include a flexible housing cover that, when depressed, may engage the switch contained within the housing. When engaged, the switch may move or snap to a switch activation position within the housing.
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Is Apple working on femtocell technology to boost reception for its iPhone line? Maybe, if a patent (number 8144725) at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for a wireless femtocell setup methods and apparatus is any indication.
The invention relates generally to the field of wireless communication and data networks. More particularly, in one exemplary aspect, the present invention is directed to the implementation of a femtocell radio frequency setup procedure so as to minimize interference between other femtocells and/or base stations of the primary network operator.
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