http://www.naturallynews.org/science/apple-exploring-solar-recharging-for-ipod-iphone/ A new patent application from Apple describes a portable device such as an iPod or iPhone that would include solar cells capable of powering or recharging a device with energy from the sun. The system would include circuitry that would monitor the state of the battery and decide if recharging is necessary. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:49:11 UTC en