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Patent Reveals Possible Reason for Apple’s Ban on Screen Protecting Films

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Remember Apple’s peculiar ban on screen protecting film products in its stores? A recently discovered patent for retardation films which would reduce distortion when you’re viewing displays in sunlight or through polarized sunglasses might be the reason.

https://gizmodo.com/apple-banning-protective-screen-film-from-stores-5495701

In theory such a film’s effectiveness might be hindered by screen protecting products and might explain Apple’s motivation for banning them from its online and retail outlets. [Free Patents Online]

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