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US 7509588

How the iPhone's Jiggling App Icons Work

This patent describes the 'jiggle mode' on iPhones, where app icons shake to show they can be moved or deleted.

Statusactive

Granted2009

Expires2026

Claims19

Forward citations148

Prior art16

AssigneeApple Inc

InventorsFreddy Allen Anzures, Scott Forstall +5

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