Geek.com reports on an Apple patent related to gloves that still allow use of a touch screen. In my experience, patenting something doesn’t mean it will come to market. I doubt Apple will try to sell gloves that point out a major shortcoming of their product. However, it does solve a problem however inelegantly.
If you happen to work outdoors in the Winter and love your iPhone, then you have probably realized all too soon that hands wearing regular insulated gloves and touchscreens do not mix. In order to aid in this problem, Apple has decided to file for a patent for a glove that will keep your digits warm in the icy cold and still let you dial your iPhone without issue. Read more…

