IPNews® – Apple was recently awarded a patent for its noise-canceling iPhone cases, which incorporate a “windscreen” that reduces wind or any other background noises that may affect call quality. 

According to the patent application, originally filed in January 2011, the case will be formed from plastic, acrylic, polycarbonate, silicon, or rubber, and the screen will likely be made of mesh, foam or a feather-like material.  No release date has been set.  To continue reading, click: Apple Patents New iPhone Case