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Apple wins patents for Smart Covers, iTunes Store, Time Machine and more

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Apr 25th, 2012)

Patently Apple reports that Apple had acquired a number of new patents to its arsenal today. Among the 25 patents issued to the company include: A second patent for the iTunes store and its rental system, originally filed in January 2008 A fifth patent for Time Machine, covering a user ...

This iPad Smart Cover-inspired iPhone keyboard looks like a winner

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Sep 2nd, 2011)

The idea behind this is so brilliant that it's a wonder it wasn't developed sooner: Jing Yang of eico Motion Lab in China has created the Smart Keyboard, what he bills as the world's thinnest keyboard for the iPhone. It's based on the concept behind the iPad 2 Smart Covers. Roll the keyboard ...

New iPad 2 Smart Covers inspired by Japanese bath tub lids?

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 3rd, 2011)

Everyone following the iPad 2 announcement is aware of the new Smart Covers for the iPad 2. These flap-like covers attach to the iPad using a magnet and have an accordion-style look. The covers, amusingly enough, also resemble a style of Japanese bath tub lids! The resemblance is so ...

TUAW TV Live: It's the iPad 2 aftershow, and you're all invited

by Steven Sande (Mar 2nd, 2011)

This afternoon on TUAW TV Live, I'll be joined by several of my TUAW compatriots over Skype as we ponder the mysteries of the new iPad 2. By the time the show's on, we will have all had time to digest the details of the iPad 2, iMovie for iOS, GarageBand for iPad, iOS 4.3 and, of course, the ...

Apple announces Smart Covers for iPad

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 2nd, 2011)

After the lackluster reception to the original Apple iPad case, a new product called Smart Covers was introduced alongside the iPad 2 today. The case will come in five colors in both polyurethane and leather -- the poly costing $39 and the leather $69. The cover is more like a cover flap that ...

Apple patents "Smart Covers" for devices

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 13th, 2010)

Apple has patented a new kind of cover or skin for devices like the iPhone and iPad. The "smart covers" deliver a paradigm shift for electronic device covers, according to the patent. Apple notes that traditional skins and covers only provide protection from dents and scratches. A smart device ...