Apple seeks a patent for iPhone case technology with a remote, virtual Action Button, and more

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Apple seeks a patent for iPhone case technology with a remote, virtual Action Button, and more
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Apple has filed an application seeking a patent for a new iPhone case that would include an embedded virtual button that could be used for many features depending on the app being used. In a video game it could be used as a weapon.

Illustration from Apple's Case with input for electronic device patent application. | Image credit-USPTO

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