Here are your Apple Rumors for today:
Steering: Apple (AAPL) has been granted a patent for a steering device, reports BGR. The patent is for a steering system for an articulated vehicle. The images in the patent show what appear to be BAE Systems’ BvS10 Viking vehicle. The company’s name is included in the patent and there are plans for a commercial version of the military vehicle. This device is designed to help with steering of an articulated vehicles with multiple units.
Glass: A new rumor claims that Foxconn is preparing for iPhone devices with glass cases, AppleInsider notes. The rumor claims that Foxconn has been working on a smartphone that will have a case completely made of glass. It’s believed that this might be what AAPL wants for its 2017 iPhone. Unnamed sources claim that a glass casing could result in more orders for iPhone cases for the supplier. Foxconn currently supplies aluminum cases for the company’s smartphones, but it isn’t a supplier of glass cases.
Battery: A new report claims that a Korean battery company will be helping make the Apple Car, reports MacRumors. The tech company is believed to have signed an agreement with a small company made up of about 20 people. It has a patent for hollow batteries that reports claim AAPL wants for its Car project, which is currently being called Project Titan. The name of the company isn’t revealed. However, it’s possible that the company is named Orange Power.
