Venture down the winding road of technology and you’ll find yourself smack dab in the bustling hub of Apple Inc. AAPL. From Supreme Court triumphs to groundbreaking product enhancements and whispers of security jitters, Apple’s trajectory over the past week has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Step right up and behold the five most captivating tales:
Supreme Court Victory
The resplendent crown jewel of the week was undoubtedly Apple Inc.‘s victorious tale at the U.S. Supreme Court. An epic 14-year tussle with VirnetX came to a close as the court declined to preside over the patent saga, liberating Apple from shackles worth a staggering $502.8 million in fines awarded to VirnetX in 2020. The ruling upheld the lower court’s decision, which had overturned the verdict against Apple, and left the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s invalidation of VirnetX’s patents unchallenged.
Forget Rice – Tips for a Wet iPhone
In a pivotal advisory, Apple introduced a paradigm shift in dealing with soggy iPhones. Contrary to folklore, official Apple documents now discourage the use of uncooked rice for drying a waterlogged iPhone. The tech titan also issued warnings against employing external heat sources, cotton swabs, or paper towels for the rescue mission.
A New Era for Apple Pencil?
A glimmer of revolution shines on the horizon as a fresh patent filing hints at a monumental metamorphosis for the Apple Pencil. Speculations swirl around the introduction of interchangeable sleeves for the Apple Pencil, promising users amplified controls, sensors, and elongated battery life. The patent application, baptized “Handheld Input Devices With Sleeves,” now rests in the bosom of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Apple Tops Hardware Reliability Charts
In a stunning coup, Apple not only dethroned arch-rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. SSNLF after 13 long years but ascended to the zenith in the realm of “hardware reliability,” as per the discerning scrutineer Jason Snell’s annual report. The report pans over Apple’s progress in multifarious categories, drawing insights from luminaries within the industry.
Security Ripples in App Store Waters
A tempest stirred recently in the serene pond of the Apple App Store as security alarms blared. A spurious cryptocurrency application, masquerading as Rabby Wallet’s crypto haven, crept past the App Store gates, coaxing unsuspecting users into parting with precious coin. Meanwhile, the real Rabby Wallet app, birthed by DeBank Global Pte. Ltd., languishes in the App Store review pipeline.
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