Apple Might Be Working On A Keyboard That Doubles As Your Mac

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Apple might be working on an input device with an integrated computer. As wild as this might sound, a patent filed by Apple shows that the company has explored various ways of creating a keyboard with all the necessary computing components inside. This is not the first time that an unusual patent from Apple has surfaced. A recent patent by the company describes self-lacing shoes.

Another recently discovered patent filed by the company discusses an Apple Watch with an optical sensor that takes the place of the physical crown. In addition to controlling the smartwatch, it is possible that the sensor could be used to measure the wearer's blood oxygen level, heart rate, blood pressure, and other health-related vitals. The patent also mentions that an Apple Watch without moving parts will be more durable in general.

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Apple is already understood to be working on a mixed reality headset and a foldable iPhone, but a recently published patent suggests that the company might also be working on a keyboard with an integrated CPU. The patent was filed by Apple with the US Patent & Trademark Office back in Aug. 2020. The 'Computer In An Input Device' patent explains the design of a hybrid keyboard that contains "components of a high performance computer" and can be connected to an external display to "provide a computing experience that is similar to a desktop computing experience."

Essentially, Apple wants to stuff a Mac inside a keyboard and this could result in some practical benefits. If the company does manufacture the device, it will virtually eliminate the need to carry a hefty laptop to the workplace, college, or elsewhere. In fact, the device could