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Apple files patent for screen with privacy-viewing options

Application describes technology integrated with a device display to restrict its angle of view.

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Apple sued over tvOS 'What did he say?' feature

A Florida company claims Apple has infringed a patent that rewinds a movie or TV show on your Apple TV.

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Qualcomm: Apple supporters are trying to misdirect regulators

In a filing with the US International Trade Commission, the chip giant defends its proposed ban of some Apple iPhones.

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<p>The current prototype of the Project Ara Developer Edition. Camargo assures us that the final version will be thinner and far more beautiful by comparison.</p>

Facebook seeks patent for a modular device

Could Facebook be trying to succeed where Google's Project Ara has so far failed?

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Intel accuses Qualcomm of trying to kill mobile chip competition

Intel says Qualcomm's patent spat with Apple is really about quashing competition from Intel.

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Some iPhones may face US ban in Apple-Qualcomm legal tussle

But any possible ban -- which could cover the iPhone 7, 7 Plus and maybe even future iPhones -- probably wouldn't happen for at least 18 months.

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iPhone 8's face recognition could help these 6 ways

If it comes to the iPhone 8, here are six cool things it could do -- according to Apple.

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Xiaomi and Nokia teaming up to work on VR, AI and more

A deal signed by the two companies will see Xiaomi acquiring patent assets from Nokia in exchange for network infrastructure equipment.

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Amazon envisions giant drone towers to speed up delivery

A patent application lays out plans for a robot-powered fulfillment center where drones can zip in and out to deliver packages around your city.

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Michelle K. Lee, the director of the US Patent and Trade Offce, shows off the new San Jose, California, office.

US patent office chief Michelle Lee steps down

Lee's resignation comes after months of mystery over her status in the Trump administration.

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<p>Ever wanted a Nokia smartwatch?</p>

Apple and Nokia settle patent dispute and forge new partnership

The two companies set aside their differences and now hope to collaborate on new health tech initiatives.

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​Supreme Court ends venue-shopping for 'patent trolls'

Now patent suits can only be filed where a defendant company is headquartered, which means patent plaintiffs can't just seek out the friendliest courts.

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