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A recently discovered Apple patent describes a responsive keyboard mechanism through which various layers shape-shifting glass would be able to be modified depending on what they’re being used for. When this is combined with haptic feedback, you basically get a touchscreen display that simulates an actual computer keyboard.
The usual caveats about tech parents apply here. This means that Apple may never use this technology in a product, and even if they do, it might not be exactly what people expect. Companies typically file patents for technology they might be able to use in the future, not just things they are certain to use in an imminent product.
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