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Apple patent teases convertible laptop / tablet

by David Quilty (Nov 30th, 2010)

Have you seen any of those rumors over the years about Apple making a tablet/laptop combo for the masses? Well, it seems that at least part of the rumor has gone and gotten itself a patent. Calling it a "convertible MacBook-to-iPad-like device," Patently Apple reports that the patent could be for ...

Apple awarded patents for Slide to Unlock, keyboard letter pop

by Steven Sande (Aug 17th, 2010)

In the fast-changing world of smartphone design, often the most valuable thing that a company can own is a patent for a specific feature they've invented. No matter how seemingly trivial the design feature is, a company like Apple will seek patent protection in order to maintain the uniqueness of ...