An Apple patent (number 7916467) for methods and apparatuses for docking in a portable electronic device that has a planar-like configuration and that operates in multiple orientations has appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office.
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By Greg Mills
People do the strangest things. Yesterday the shipping department at Apple’s Elk Grove, California, shipping facility got a bomb threat. After evacuating the buildings and doing a thorough bomb squad search, an explosive device was not found. Was someone pissed off about Apple’s shipping delays? Hopefully, the cops will catch the hoax perpetrator.
Read MoreApple has announced the dates of its 2011 Worldwide developer Conference (June 6-10), which will be home to, among other things, the 2011 Apple Design Awards. There’s good news and bad news about the awards.
The good news is that, unlike last year, Mac apps will be eligible for the awards. In 2010, Apple caused quite a stir and a stink by only giving out awards to iOS-based apps. This increased the hoopla that Apple had lost its love for the Mac and that the company’s focus would soon be on iOS devices only.
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Several Apple patents have appeared today at the US Patent & Trademark Office. Following is a summary of each.
Read MoreApple is considering allowing TV makers to build its AirPlay media-sharing protocol into their sets, according to a “Bloomberg” (http://macte.ch/i3UoT) report last week. However, I’m dubious for two reasons.
But let me back up. AirPlay is a feature for streaming music, video and photos wirelessly from an iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to the Apple TV. The wireless technology is being integrated into speaker docks, AV receivers, and stereo systems from companies such as Bowers & Wilkins and Denon — for audio only.
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