Apple 10277 Published by Bob 0

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a several dozen Apple patent applications this morning, and Unwired View highlights one group of them primarily related to iPhone software. The patents cover object and facial recognition, messaging, an...

New Apple iPhone Patent Applications Surface: Object and Facial Recognition, Messaging, Voice Modulation

Apple 10277 Published by Bob 0

A half dozen new patent filings published this week from Apple detail various advancements that could find their way into future iPhones, such as a new "ID App" for identifying objects in a user's surroundings, an interface for managing outgoing voicemails, a method by which customers could receive new iPhones and iPod touches pre-populated with apps and media items they select, and more.

Apple filings detail ID app, other potential iPhone enhancements