Marty speaks about three new Apple patents that reveal where Cupertino may be steering the AVP lineup

·       Smartglasses with real-time optical adjustment

·       A retractable Vision Pro power system for comfort

·       A context-aware Apple Pencil with squeeze and grip for spatial input

What the Articles Say

1. Smartglasses with adaptive optics

Apple describes glasses that automatically tune their lenses to your eyes in real time—potentially eliminating the need for prescription inserts and enabling sharper, dynamic focus.

2. Retractable power for Vision Pro

A cable management system allows the tethered Vision Pro battery cable to extend and retract with tension control—reducing drag and improving overall wearability.

3. Apple Pencil with context-aware squeeze

The Pencil evolves from stylus to spatial controller, with grip and squeeze gestures triggering different commands, plus the possibility of off-screen and air-draw tracking for 3D interaction.

Why It Matters

·       Accessibility & comfort: Dynamic lens adjustment could make smartglasses more practical for a wider user base.

·       Ergonomics: A retractable cable addresses one of Vision Pro’s biggest complaints—battery tether fatigue.

·       Expanded input: Pencil’s new gestures position it as a versatile tool for both screen-based and spatial computing environments.

Takeaways

If realized, these patents suggest Apple is actively working to:

·       Smooth out the Vision Pro’s ergonomics

·       Build bridges toward lighter smartglasses

·       Expand Pencil into a full-fledged controller for the spatial era

How Apple Plans to Let their Future Smartglasses Adjust to Your Eyes in Real Time
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/how-apple-plans-to-let-their-future-smartglasses-adjust-to-your-eyes-in-real-time.html

Apple Patent Enhances Wearability of Future Vision Pro with Retractable Power System
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-patent-enhances-wearability-of-future-vision-pro-with-retractable-power-system.html

A New Apple Pencil Patent Introduces Context-Aware Squeeze and Grip Features that Support Spatial Computing
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-apple-pencil-patent-introduces-context-aware-squeeze-and-grip-features-that-support-spatial-computing.html

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