Apple eyeing sunlight-visible iPad displays in new patent app

Apple has filed for a patent that would use a new, circular polarizing film to both improve outdoor visibility of devices like the iPad and iPhone, as well as allow those wearing polarized sunglasses to better see the screen. A so-called “retardation film” would convert the linearly polarized light from an LCD display into circularly polarized light and thus reduce distortion. The system could allow Apple to make a future iPad – or iPad case – that can be used in direct

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