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Welcome to Patently Apple, a blog dedicated to providing top-notch insights into Apple's Intellectual Property, updated weekly. Every Tuesday, we share news on Apple's Granted Patents, while Thursdays are reserved for updates on Apple's Patent Applications. Additionally, we highlight some of Apple's legal battles related to patent infringement in our "Patently Legal" section, and we keep track of most of Apple's trademark filings as they become publicly available in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Hong Kong. Since 2013, Patently Apple has also expanded to include daily coverage of general Apple news, which has resonated well with our audience. We appreciate your visit to Patently Apple today and encourage you to bookmark our site for future updates.

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F1 cars in ‘F1 the Movie’ used a special module with an iPhone camera sensor to capture the exciting racing scenes

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.
Apple TV+ Scores with new Docuseries featuring the Legendary University of Connecticut Women’s College Basketball Dynasty

2 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”).
The Apple Sports App is now serving up tennis, just in time for Wimbledon

2 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.
Apple launches a stronger counterattack against Epic’s Lawsuit and requests that the Ninth Circuit Court assign a new Judge

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.
Samsung’s first-gen XR Headset being released this year will provide a higher-end display than the 2024 Apple Vision Pro

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).
Apple announced season 4 of the family series ‘Stillwater’ coming in August while Premiering ‘F1 The Movie’ in London with guest Tom Cruise

3 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

Today, Apple TV+ announced an all-new season four of the beloved, award-winning animated kids and family series “Stillwater,” premiering on Friday, August 1, 2025. Based on the award-winning and bestselling Scholastic “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth, “Stillwater” follows a wise panda who teaches three young siblings about the world and each other.
Apple was granted a Patent for an Enhanced Virtual Touchpad / Touchscreen

4 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

Today the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to user interfaces for computerized systems, and specifically to user interfaces that are based on three-dimensional sensing. Apple’s granted patent describes a system that transforms physical surfaces into virtual input devices by using image and 3D sensing technology.
Samsung Announces Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: The Ultra Experience Is Ready To Unfold

4 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

In a press release this morning Samsung announced that on July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York — a borough with an extraordinary spirit and a distinctive history. Brooklyn is where visionary thinking and bold ideas shape the future, so it’s only fitting that Samsung unveils the latest and greatest additions to the Galaxy portfolio in a place known for its culture, creativity and collaboration.
TSMC to establish a dedicated production line for the iPhone 18 2nm chip with next-gen packaging technology

4 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

A supply chain report this morning claims that Apple plans to use TSMC's next-generation 2nm process technology in the iPhone 18 series that will be combined with advanced WMCM (wafer-level multi-chip module) packaging methods. As the world's leading pure-play foundry, TSMC has established a dedicated production line for Apple, which is expected to be put into mass production in 2026.
If given Apple’s approval, LG Innotek will use chip-on-film (CoF) for next-gen iPad OLED Displays using display driver ICs from LX Semicon

4 days ago | patentlyapple.com | Jack Purcher

It’s being reported this morning that LG Innotek is aiming to supply chip-on-film (CoF) for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) in Apple iPads. If LX Semicon completes its supply of display driver ICs (DDIs) for iPad OLEDs to Apple, LG Innotek’s CoF supply will also be completed. According to industry source, Apple is expected to decide whether to supply LX Semicon’s DDIs for the iPad OLED as early as the end of this month.