PATENT

Newly published patent filing from Apple hint at the Apple Pencil working for a future iPhone.

A recent Motorola patent details how a case could automatically fix its own scratches or cracks.

The safety feature will loosen the rigidity of body panels, bumpers and the hood using underlying rods, cables or springs. The point of impact on the car will loosen itself structurally to minimize impact, using cables.

A recent Apple patent filing details how augmented reality systems could work on iOS devices.

A newly published patent filed by Facebook's Building 8 details a modular device that can function like a smartphone or a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo.

Apple was also granted a patent for a more discreet way of making 911 calls using fingerprints and touch gestures.

According to a patent, Microsoft might finally bring magnetic USB-C connectors to Surface devices, but these could only be limited to USB 2.0 speeds.

Qualcomm has filed a patent dispute lawsuit against Apple and wants iPhone sales and imports to be halted.

A new patent from Apple details how potential AirPods models might include high-end biometric tracking.

Nokia has announced it has entered an extensive patent licensing and purchase deal with Chinese phone maker Xiaomi.

An Amazon patent details a system that could prevent you from comparing product prices while in a store.

A patent filing from Facebook has the company exploring ways to further fine-tune its News Feed.

Amazon was granted a patent that describes package deliveries using a drone and parachute.

A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court issued Tuesday found that patent holders cannot use patent laws control how resellers and refurbishers use their products after purchase.

A newly discovered patent filed by Samsung shows a circular smartwatch with a camera right in the middle of its display.

Boston-based company Universal Secure Registry alleges in a suit it had previously met with Visa about technology that is reportedly used in Apple Pay's payment system.

LG has been granted a patent for a smartphone design that has little to no bezel like the LG G6, while also having a secondary display like the V10 and the V20.

A new patent surfaced Thursday hinting at the use of Corning's Willow Glass in an upcoming Apple device.

Apple was granted patents for two features that are rumored to be included in the upcoming iPhone 8: bezel-less screen display and embedded Touch ID.

A new patent application by Apple is suggesting that the tech giant could be working on deeply integrating Siri into the Messages app.

Apple is looking for a way to let you charge your iPhone via Wi-Fi, a patent made public Thursday shows.