Inspired by Microsoft, Apple applies for a Surface-style keyboard patent

[Windows Central]

Apple likes to create stunningly beautiful technology, but sometimes it may appear that they are simply imitating others and slapping on the word ?Magic? or ?Super? to create unique branding. This situation may be the case with a very Microsoft Surface-style keyboard cover that Apple is trying to patent. We say 'trying' because Apple is only applying for the patent, but they have not yet been granted one. That process could take months or even years before it is approved.

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[DaT Franchise]

Apple innovation, copy then patent. If it wasn't for Samsung, LG, Nokia and Sony apple would have died years ago. Hasn't MS learned anything from Samsung?