Apple has received a patent on a menu that is still above the Samsung Galaxy Note.
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It is a circular menu that appears around the cursor or stylus to access to different functions quickly. Apple had already patented the position applied for OS X, and now for iOS, reports Patently Apple .
The function, however, has recently become especially known for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Note Pro tablet. That have the Air Command feature, which users call hold. The stylus of the phone above the screen Then, several options can be selected. Around a menu quickly
Air Command is very similar to the concept drawings that Apple has added. Obtained his patent Apple calls it speed advantage over traditional list menus.
Of Apple such a round menu will also add in iOS and OS X is not clear. In the upcoming versions of both systems is that in any case not. It is also unknown whether Apple will deploy its patent against competitor Samsung. Apple and Samsung introduce been a legal battle that is largely based on the large amounts of patents that both companies.
Apple received a patent already granted earlier in 2012 in this area, the first application in 2008. Also, IBM and Microsoft have patents on circular menus. Microsoft asked that in 2011 and was assigned in 2013, IBM asked in 1999 already, and was assigned in 2003.
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By: NU.nl/Floris Gate
Image: NU.nl/Colin Angle
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