Jack Purcher

2 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

Beyond Apple Original Films backing “F1 The Movie,” Apple and its engineers have created a unique module outfitted with an iPhone sensor an an A-series chipset with iOS running on top. The camera app utilized custom firmware. The entire kit also featured upgraded stabilizers, with the module developed to withstand vibration and shock, which are expected to happen incessantly when driving an F1 car, according to Bloomberg.

3 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

Today, Apple TV+ announced a new three-part docuseries featuring the legendary University of Connecticut (UConn) women’s basketball team — the 2025 NCAA National Champions and one of the most iconic women’s teams in sports history. Spanning 40 years of the program’s historic dynasty under Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma, the series is directed by Emmy Award winner Matthew Hamachek (“The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” “Tiger”) and Emmy Award nominee Erica Sashin (“Harry & Meghan”).

3 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

Apple Sports — the free app for iPhone that gives sports fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more, delivered with speed and simplicity — today added tennis to its growing list of supported sports. Tennis fans can access live scores for Grand Slam® and 1000-level tournaments, and can track every point across all men’s and women’s singles matches, beginning with Wimbledon.

3 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

Law360 reports that Apple has urged the Ninth Circuit Court in San Francisco) to prohibit a district court’s “unduly punitive” mandate blocking it from charging any commission on iPhone app purchases made outside its own payment system. Apple is arguing that the Epic Games injunction redux goes far beyond the original order and attacks conduct that’s not illegal under California law. Apple wants the Ninth Circle to assign the case to a different judge if it’s sent back to the district court.

3 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

A new supply chain report states that Samsung Electronics is reviewing a dual plan to receive OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) for its first extended reality (XR) headset, 'Project Infinite', from Sony and Samsung Display, with Sony being the primary  vendor. Apple’s 2024 Vision Pro OLEDoS display was 1.42 inches with a pixel density of 3391 PPI. Samsung’s XR Headset this fall will offer higher specifications of a 1.3-inch screen and a pixel density of around 3800 PPI (Pixels Per Inch).