Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement

9to5mac.com Sep 27, 2026

Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 27, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

A U.S. jury awarded Taction Technology $5.7 billion for patent infringement against Apple’s Taptic Engine, the haptic feedback system used in Apple Watch, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus. Taction’s lawsuit, filed in 2021, claimed Apple’s vibration module violated two patents covering skin‑contact vibrational tractions. The verdict follows a trial where Taction argued Apple capitalized on its innovation. Apple rejected the decision, stating its technology differs and plans to appeal. The case highlights the high stakes of patent disputes in consumer electronics.

💡 Why It Matters

· The ruling underscores the financial risks companies face when infringing on niche hardware patents, potentially reshaping how tech firms approach haptic technology development.

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Apple’s new music venue is actually a giant high-tech recording studio

Apple has opened the Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station, a 600‑seat venue that doubles as a high‑tech recording studio. The space features an immersive audio speaker system and dedicated studios for recording and broadcasting, including Apple Music Radio sessions. Designed by Apple’s in‑house team, the hall blends art‑deco arches, bronze balconies, and exposed brickwork that echoes the building’s exterior. The venue offers performers and listeners a hybrid live‑performance and studio experience within one of the world’s largest brick structures.

💡 By merging a concert hall with a state‑of‑the‑art studio, Apple expands its ecosystem, enabling artists to record and broadcast live from a single location and potentially reshaping how live music is produced and consumed.

newkerala.com · Sep 27

Apple Eyes New India Sales Record as iPhone 18 Pro Demand Surges

Apple aims to surpass its $10 billion India sales record from the previous fiscal year as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch. Early demand for the premium models is already outpacing the 17 Pro, with analysts citing up to 28 percent year‑on‑year growth. The absence of a standard iPhone 18 has concentrated buyers on the Pro variants, while structured retail financing expands revenue and lifts average selling prices. The new phones feature a 48‑MP Fusion camera, A20 Pro chip, and iOS 27 with advanced AI, reinforcing Apple’s market leadership in India.

💡 The surge in premium‑model sales signals a shift toward higher‑margin devices in a price‑sensitive market, reshaping Apple’s revenue strategy in India. It also underscores the growing influence of local manufacturing and financing schemes on consumer purchasing behavior.

appleinsider.com · Sep 27

Apple’s US staff will get extended Thanksgiving break under Ternus too

Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, announced that most U.S. teams will receive the entire Thanksgiving week off, extending the company’s longstanding holiday break tradition. The decision follows similar moves by former CEOs Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, who also granted paid Thanksgiving leave. Under the new policy, U.S. staff will have Monday through Wednesday off before Thanksgiving, while Retail, AppleCare, and international teams will receive three additional days at a later date. Details are posted on Apple’s People site.

💡 The extended break signals Apple’s commitment to employee well‑being and acknowledges the intensive effort behind product launches. It also reinforces the company’s culture of rewarding hard work, potentially boosting morale and retention.

appleinsider.com · Sep 27

Apple’s smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028

Apple is slated to release its long‑rumored smart glasses, dubbed Apple Glass, by the end of 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The glasses are expected to launch first as audio‑and‑camera‑enabled eyewear without a video display, similar to Meta’s Ray‑Ban partnership, with a later version adding AR visuals. Simultaneously, Apple’s Vision team is developing a new headset, codenamed N224, that may offload components to a separate puck to reduce weight and cost, targeting a 2028‑2029 launch.

💡 Apple’s entry into the wearable AR market could redefine consumer expectations for integrated, lightweight headsets, challenging competitors to accelerate their own product roadmaps.

9to5mac.com · Sep 27

Report: Apple working on new Vision Pro, with different form factors on…

Apple is developing a new Vision Pro successor, code‑named N224, after shelving the earlier Vision Air (N100). Bloomberg reports the device could launch between late 2028 and early 2029, potentially offering a lighter, all‑in‑one design or an external puck similar to Meta’s VR glasses. Apple is experimenting with materials—plastic, titanium, and other metals—to reduce weight while maintaining performance. The new headset may feature an A‑series chip capable of running visionOS without active cooling, positioning it as a flagship yet possibly lower‑priced option.

💡 The shift signals Apple’s intent to broaden the VR market by balancing comfort, performance, and cost, potentially redefining consumer expectations for mixed‑reality headsets.

appleinsider.com · Sep 27

Apple Vision Pro’s development graveyard exemplifies Apple’s ‘1,000 no’s to every yes’

Apple’s internal “development graveyard” – a repository of abandoned prototypes – illustrates the company’s disciplined approach to product development, exemplified by the Vision Pro headset. While analysts criticize Apple for not accelerating a lighter, cheaper version after a 28‑month gap between the M2 and M5 chips, the firm reportedly rejected several design iterations to preserve its fidelity standards. Bloomberg’s “Power On” newsletter notes that Apple maintains dozens of active projects, from rollable OLED displays to drones, yet only a fraction reach market. The Vision Pro team, allegedly placed “on ice,” is already testing four new prototypes, including a model that uses an external compute block similar to Meta’s upcoming glasses. Apple’s strategy remains to say “no” to compromises, even if competitors tout faster, lower‑spec releases.

💡 Apple’s refusal to dilute its hardware standards forces rivals to compete on price rather than performance, reshaping the premium AR/VR market dynamics.