The mechanism described in the patent developed by Nicholas V. King (San Jose, CA), and Fletcher Rothkopf (Los Altos, CA), solves the problem by hinging on a system of gyroscopes and a motor able to shift the center of gravity of the host device in mid-air, resulting in the iPhone landing on its back, hence protecting the screen.

Apple is predicted to begin production of the (almost) Macbook-sized tablet in the second quarter of 2015, with a chance of it featuring a proprietary A9X processor, and an oxide panel designed to handle higher resolutions, never before seen in an iPad. The new design is expected to offer improved response times and better color definition.

If you own a Macbook Pro, you know that one of the best things about a Macbook Pro is battery life. The latest Macbook Pro lasts as long as 9 hours, which is impressive across the board. Still, the Holiday rush can be tasking and leave you with little time to recharge. Performance-hogging apps are also something to keep an eye on, when the battery meter runs a little lower than normal.

Both Yahoo and Microsoft are already in talks with Apple, as the slot to be left vacant by Google will mean massive exposure, and advertising revenue, considering Apple’s market share across its entire spectrum of devices.