Apple working on edge-lit notification system for Apple Ring & more

New research from Apple shows that it is looking at how to make an Apple Ring display a notification — and then how that same system can be used across practically every device.

It could be Ringworld, but it looks more like a ring — image credit: Apple

Practically all of the many, many rumors concerning an Apple Ring — and even previously published Apple patents — have concentrated on health benefits. Specifically, it's been assumed that an Apple Ring could add accuracy to measurements and sensors in the Apple Watch.

But now a newly granted patent shows that Apple has been looking at how a ring could display information, as well as measure it. "Electronic devices with edge illuminators," spends much of its 14,000 words trying to claim it's about everything from a purse to a yoga mat, but practically all of its illustrations show a ring.Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums