As our iPads get faster and more powerful, they're also likely to get hotter. Or, at least that seems what Apple is preparing for thanks to a new patent.

Most of us probably thought the depth of Apple's iPod touch was limited by the audio socket it has to house. Unbelievably, Apple has outlined three ways it can get around this limitation in several patent applications.

Apple paid another visit to the U.S. Patent Office. This time the application was for adding nitride to make devices scratch proof.

When you consider how great Apple's MagSafe charging plug is, it's a bit surprising that they haven't included it in every one of their products yet. The fact that this magnetic plug can just unplug itself when you step on the cord has saved many devices. Soon it may be also saving our iPads and iPhones.

Wouldn't it be cool if your iPad could recognize exactly who was holding it? According to a recently granted Apple patent, this could become a reality very soon. Obviously, patents come and go, and sometimes we never hear of an idea or concept ever again. However, it would be very cool if this particular patent came into being soon. Read on to find out more...

We don't know how much credence we can give to these, but Patently Apple just unearthed some new iPad-related patents that might give us some hints as to what Apple is considering for its upcoming devices.

I wouldn't go so far as calling this a consensus, but let's say that there are a lot of folks out there who think Apple won't refrain from putting iOS apps everywhere it can. You've probably all heard about the iTV rumors already, but no one really knows how Apple can pull that one off. The idea of running apps on an multi-touch capable iMac on the other hand, is much simpler to grasp.

According to recently released Apple patent information, the company plans to implement some super-cool security software in future iPhone and iPad models. Read on to find out more...

One of Apple's most recent patents comes complete with a couple of freaky faces, the essence of which I can't quite sum up in words. Read on, and let us know what you think of Apple's latest in the comments box at the end of the article!

It turns out the leaked next generation iPhone's transparent casing may be meant for more than just revamped eye candy and to allow the passing of all those radio signals. What about helping combat battery drain?

Apple is certainly not out of ideas for our dear iPhones and Patently Apple just scooped yet another iConcept today, this time focusing on travel.

Is Apple planning to also tap into the concert and event business now? That's exactly what a new patent granted to Apple by the USPTO seems to be pointing at.