https://www.patentlyapple.com/ en-US daily 2 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:19:58 -0600 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/in-china-the-iphone-sold-over-1-million-units-in-its-first-week-with-the-basic-iphone-17-model-surging-close-to-140-compare.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/in-china-the-iphone-sold-over-1-million-units-in-its-first-week-with-the-basic-iphone-17-model-surging-close-to-140-compare.html A new supply chain report claims that Apple's latest iPhone 17 smartphone lineup is showing signs of success in the Chinese market, with over 1 million units activated in its first week. 5. Supply Chain News & Rumors 7. Apple / Market Statistics/ Surveys Jack Purcher Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:19:58 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-releases-the-trailer-for-a-new-detective-series-titled-down-cemetery-road-that-debuts-in-late-october-starring-em.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-releases-the-trailer-for-a-new-detective-series-titled-down-cemetery-road-that-debuts-in-late-october-starring-em.html This morning, Apple TV+ unveiled the captivating trailer for the highly anticipated new thriller “Down Cemetery Road,” starring and executive produced by Emma Thompson 5. Apple TV+, Apple Original Films News Jack Purcher Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:10:44 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-and-tesla-are-currently-exploring-the-use-of-glass-based-semiconductors-application-specific-i.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-and-tesla-are-currently-exploring-the-use-of-glass-based-semiconductors-application-specific-i.html Back in July, Patently Apple posted an in-depth report titled “Industry Trends: 3D Chip Stacking Technology and the Revolutionary switch to Glass Substrates.” Today we're learning that Apple and Tesla are exploring glass-based substrates for future chips supporting AI 5. Supply Chain News & Rumors 9B. Patently AI Jack Purcher Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:51:50 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/rumors-point-to-new-5g-macbooks-nearing-mass-production-and-apples-ai-plans-are-falling-further-behind-the-competition.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/rumors-point-to-new-5g-macbooks-nearing-mass-production-and-apples-ai-plans-are-falling-further-behind-the-competition.html Mark Gurman’s Sunday Newsletter pointed to the first batch of Mac laptops equipped with M5 chips and the next generation of monitors are nearing mass production. 5. Supply Chain News & Rumors Jack Purcher Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:56:27 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/the-eu-patent-office-granted-apple-31-design-patents-covering-the-iphone-17-air-and-pro-models.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/the-eu-patent-office-granted-apple-31-design-patents-covering-the-iphone-17-air-and-pro-models.html On July 26, Patently Apple posted a design patent report covering Vision Pro, EnergyKit and more. In that report we noted that Apple had filed 31 additional design patents with the “graphics” not revealed. While we speculated that this was reserved for the coming iPhone 17 lineup, we weren’t able to guarantee it. On Friday, Sept 26, the EU Design Patent Office released the images for those 31 mystery designs that were indeed all related to covering every angle of the iPhone 17 ... 4. Trademark, Design Patents Jack Purcher Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:03:41 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-will-premiere-a-new-french-thriller-titled-the-hunt-in-december.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-will-premiere-a-new-french-thriller-titled-the-hunt-in-december.html "The Hunt" is the latest in French programming from Apple TV+, which also includes the International Emmy Award-winning Best Drama “Drops of God;" “Carême,” the thrilling story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême; and “Liaison,” a high-stakes, contemporary thriller. 5. Apple TV+, Apple Original Films News Jack Purcher Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:13:03 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-major-patently-apple-announcement-about-the-status-of-our-site.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-major-patently-apple-announcement-about-the-status-of-our-site.html Until a detailed plan can be finalized for a new blog, Patently Apple will start posting reports on.... 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:29:11 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-patent-enhances-wearability-of-future-vision-pro-with-retractable-power-system.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-patent-enhances-wearability-of-future-vision-pro-with-retractable-power-system.html Apple Inc. has filed a patent application detailing a retractable power cable system designed to enhance the usability and portability of head-mounted devices like Vision Pro. 1A. Patent Applications HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + Jack Purcher Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:13:11 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-apple-pencil-patent-introduces-context-aware-squeeze-and-grip-features-that-support-spatial-computing.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-apple-pencil-patent-introduces-context-aware-squeeze-and-grip-features-that-support-spatial-computing.html Apple Inc. has filed a new patent detailing a sophisticated interaction system for stylus-based input devices—most notably the Apple Pencil—that leverages squeeze, grip, and pressure-based gestures to trigger contextual actions. Today's patent outlines a multi-sensor architecture designed to detect nuanced user interactions beyond traditional tap and swipe, enabling more expressive control in drawing, writing, and navigation tasks. Today's patent application This goes beyond simple pressure sensitivity used for drawing—it’s about turning the stylus into a multi-modal controller. 1A. Patent Applications Apple Pencil Jack Purcher Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:35:53 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-speaks-out-about-how-the-eus-digital-markets-act-impacts-european-users.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-speaks-out-about-how-the-eus-digital-markets-act-impacts-european-users.html Millions of people in Europe choose Apple products because they love and trust them. Developers choose them to reach users globally and build thriving businesses. It’s a model that works — in Europe and around the world. But the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is forcing us to ... 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:28:11 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-tv-reveals-the-trailers-for-a-new-culinary-series-titled-knife-edge-chasing-michelin-stars-and-season-3-of-the.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-tv-reveals-the-trailers-for-a-new-culinary-series-titled-knife-edge-chasing-michelin-stars-and-season-3-of-the.html Today, Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for the new documentary series “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars premiering in October. 5. Apple TV+, Apple Original Films News Jack Purcher Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:10:32 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/two-videos-cover-the-comparison-of-the-iphone-17-pro-max-vs-samsung-s25-ultra-cameras.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/two-videos-cover-the-comparison-of-the-iphone-17-pro-max-vs-samsung-s25-ultra-cameras.html Our report covers the comparison of the iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:20:53 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-battery-test-report-clearly-shows-the-battery-life-of-apples-latest-iphone-17s-against-iphone-16s-and-samsungs-galaxy.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-battery-test-report-clearly-shows-the-battery-life-of-apples-latest-iphone-17s-against-iphone-16s-and-samsungs-galaxy.html According to a battery life comparison test conducted by a YouTube channel, Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro Max easily beat out Samsung's flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra. The testing also simultaneously showed other iPhone 17 and 16 models for battery life comparison. 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:33:30 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-launches-new-project-to-protect-and-restore-californias-redwood-forest.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-launches-new-project-to-protect-and-restore-californias-redwood-forest.html Today, Apple announced a new investment in the restoration and sustainable management of a working redwood forest in California, in collaboration with The Conservation Fund. 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:46 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-surprises-with-the-news-that-the-all-new-apple-ginza-opens-this-friday-september-26-in-tokyo.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-surprises-with-the-news-that-the-all-new-apple-ginza-opens-this-friday-september-26-in-tokyo.html On September 16, we posted a report titled “Apple to open their Redesigned Ginza 3-Chrome Store in Japan this Fall.” This fall has quickened to this coming Friday, September 26th. 5. Apple News Apple Store, App Store, Apple service Jack Purcher Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:41:21 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-newly-granted-apple-patent-covers-a-future-vision-pro-cooling-system-aimed-at-providing-long-term-user-comfort.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-newly-granted-apple-patent-covers-a-future-vision-pro-cooling-system-aimed-at-providing-long-term-user-comfort.html Apple Inc. has been granted a U.S. Patent for an advanced active cooling system designed to improve thermal comfort in head-mounted displays (HMDs). The patent outlines a multi-component airflow architecture that draws heat away from the user's face, regulates internal device temperature, and enhances the overall wearability of devices like Vision Pro and future AR/VR headsets. 1B. Continuation Patents HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + Jack Purcher Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:06:18 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-newly-granted-patent-from-apple-advances-spatial-audio-with-anatomically-aware-filtering.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-newly-granted-patent-from-apple-advances-spatial-audio-with-anatomically-aware-filtering.html Apple Inc. has been granted a U.S. Patent for an innovative audio system that dynamically determines and applies audio filters based on the physical positioning of a wearable audio device relative to a user's anatomy. This advancement aims to enhance spatial audio rendering and microphone pickup accuracy, particularly in devices like extra-aural headphones and AR/VR headsets. The patent figure noted... 2. Granted Patents Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max Jack Purcher Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:05:36 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-apple-multi-device-gesture-control-patent-paves-the-way-for-seamless-smart-home-interaction-with-apple-watch.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-apple-multi-device-gesture-control-patent-paves-the-way-for-seamless-smart-home-interaction-with-apple-watch.html Apple Inc. has been granted a U.S. Patent for a sophisticated system enabling gesture-based control of multiple electronic devices from a single wearable or mobile device, such as Apple Watch. 2. Granted Patents Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables Jack Purcher Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:37:15 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-previews-new-immersive-films-for-apple-vision-pro.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-previews-new-immersive-films-for-apple-vision-pro.html Apple today previewed a slate of new films in Apple Immersive from top global publishers, broadcasters, studios, and brands, including the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, CANAL+, CNN, HYBE, MotoGP, and Red Bull. The new films will launch exclusively alongside new episodes of returning Apple Immersive series for Apple Vision Pro in the coming months. 5. Apple TV+, Apple Original Films News Jack Purcher Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:09:05 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-confirms-that-their-new-al-jimi-mall-store-in-the-united-arab-emirates-will-be-opening-on-thursday.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-confirms-that-their-new-al-jimi-mall-store-in-the-united-arab-emirates-will-be-opening-on-thursday.html Apple is preparing to open its fifth retail store in the United Arab Emirates 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:03:06 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/us-president-trump-to-greenlight-tiktok-agreement-resolving-security-concerns-with-three-possible-us-investors-revealed.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/us-president-trump-to-greenlight-tiktok-agreement-resolving-security-concerns-with-three-possible-us-investors-revealed.html According to a senior White House official, US President Donald Trump is expected to approve a deal for TikTok through an executive order, declaring that it satisfies the requirements of law later this week. 5. Patently Extra News - Industry News & Rumors Jack Purcher Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:05:44 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/perplexitys-comet-ai-centric-browser-is-coming-first-to-pro-subscribers-on-mac-and-windows-pcs-in-india.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/perplexitys-comet-ai-centric-browser-is-coming-first-to-pro-subscribers-on-mac-and-windows-pcs-in-india.html In late June, Patently Apple posted a report titled “Perplexity’s CEO posted on X that their AI Browser ‘Comet’ is coming to Windows Soon.” Today, Perplexity’s AI CEO Aravind Srinivas said that Comet, the company’s AI browser, will be available to Pro subscribers... 9B. Patently AI Jack Purcher Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:53:08 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-to-remain-the-global-anchor-of-premium-average-selling-prices-for-smartphones-from-2025-2029-driven-by-its-mix-of-model.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-to-remain-the-global-anchor-of-premium-average-selling-prices-for-smartphones-from-2025-2029-driven-by-its-mix-of-model.html Apple remains the anchor of premium ASPs, projected to rise from $919 in 2025 to nearly $1,000 by 2029, driven by its mix of Pro and base models 7. Apple / Market Statistics/ Surveys Jack Purcher Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:58:17 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-in-depth-video-discusses-apples-a19-pro-with-apples-tim-millet-vp-platform-architecture-and-more.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-in-depth-video-discusses-apples-a19-pro-with-apples-tim-millet-vp-platform-architecture-and-more.html Apple also debuted its first ever wireless chip for iPhone, the N1, and a second generation of its iPhone modem, the C1X. It’s a move analysts say gives Apple control of all the core chips in its phones. 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:04:18 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/how-apple-plans-to-let-their-future-smartglasses-adjust-to-your-eyes-in-real-time.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/how-apple-plans-to-let-their-future-smartglasses-adjust-to-your-eyes-in-real-time.html Apple has filed an international patent application for a highly compact, tunable lens system designed for head‑mounted and other wearable electronic devices. The technology aims to deliver precise, real‑time optical adjustments to suit individual users’ vision needs, while maintaining a thin, lightweight form factor suitable for consumer products like smartglasses 1A. Patent Applications HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + Jack Purcher Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:43:10 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-releases-photos-celebrating-their-new-iphone-17-lineup-at-their-new-downtown-detroit-store-and-at-their-apple-fifth-ave.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-releases-photos-celebrating-their-new-iphone-17-lineup-at-their-new-downtown-detroit-store-and-at-their-apple-fifth-ave.html Yesterday the Next Generation of iPhone, Apple Watch & AirPods Arrived in Apple Store locations Worldwide. In part-one we presented photos from Apple Stores in London, Mumbai, Shanghai and Sydney. In part two, we present photos from U.S. stores in New York and the new Apple Downtown Detroit. Our cover graphic shows Apple’s CEO greeting customers in Detroit. All of the images in our report are jumbo images. 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:50:02 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/openai-raids-apple-for-hardware-talent-and-supply-chain-partners.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/openai-raids-apple-for-hardware-talent-and-supply-chain-partners.html Today, a new report was posted by The Information titled “OpenAI Raids Apple for Hardware Talent, Manufacturing Partners.” Here’s the condensed scoop on the OpenAI–Apple hardware talent raid — and why it’s making waves in both Silicon Valley and Shenzhen. 5. Apple News Jack Purcher Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:23:03 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/ai-on-your-wrist-apple-watch-now-warns-of-possible-hypertension.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/ai-on-your-wrist-apple-watch-now-warns-of-possible-hypertension.html Apple Watch Series 11 models that go on sale on Friday can notify users that they may have high blood pressure, in a feature the company has powered using artificial intelligence rather than a blood pressure monitor. The notification feature, which will work with models back to the Apple Watch Series 9, came about from applying AI models to existing... 9B. Patently AI Jack Purcher Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:34:21 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/the-next-generation-of-iphone-apple-watch-airpods-arrives-in-apple-store-locations-worldwide-mega-photos-included.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/the-next-generation-of-iphone-apple-watch-airpods-arrives-in-apple-store-locations-worldwide-mega-photos-included.html Today, Apple debuted its latest lineup of products that includes the new iPhone family — iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max — along with Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, and the third-generation AirPods Pro at Apple Store locations across the world. 5. Apple News Apple Store, App Store, Apple service Jack Purcher Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:49:56 -0600 https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/in-q2-the-5g-market-share-in-vietnams-smartphone-shipments-reached-50-with-apples-iphones-taking-the-lions-share.html https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/in-q2-the-5g-market-share-in-vietnams-smartphone-shipments-reached-50-with-apples-iphones-taking-the-lions-share.html Vietnam’s smartphone market reached a major milestone in Q2 2025, with the share of 5G smartphones in its overall shipments hitting 50% for the first time. Apple was the leading brand ... 7. Apple / Market Statistics/ Surveys Jack Purcher Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:15:56 -0600