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Though rumors the latest iPad would contain haptic feedback technology didn't pan out, Apple...

  • Friday, May 4, 2012, 6:39 PM ET
    Though rumors the latest iPad would contain haptic feedback technology didn't pan out, Apple (AAPL) remains interested in the concept, as a recent patent filing demonstrates. The filing covers technology that could provide feedback advanced enough to emulate a raised button or terrain map, and also discusses flexible OLED displays. Immersion (IMMR) could indirectly benefit from Apple's embrace of haptic technology.
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    (RIM) storm had haptic feedback...
    4 May 2012, 09:56 PM Reply Like
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    I think the Storm used a spring underneath the display rather than haptic feedback. What Apple is describing looks like something more advanced.
    4 May 2012, 10:35 PM Reply Like
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    This is the tech: http://bit.ly/IR1X98
    4 May 2012, 11:45 PM Reply Like
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    In Brave New World, people went to the 'feelies'.
    5 May 2012, 09:08 AM Reply Like
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