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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2023
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Nicholas W. Henderson, San Carlos, CA (US);
Matan Stauber, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Katherine W. Kolombatovich, New York, NY (US);
James M. Dessero, Morgan Hil, CA (US);
Stephen O. Lemay, Palo Alto, CA (US);
William A. Sorrentino, III, Kentfield, CA (US);
Jonathan R. Dascola, San Francisco, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
In some embodiments, a computer system applies a time of day setting to a virtual environment. In some embodiments, the time of day setting is updated based on an event. In some embodiments, a computer system displays content in an expanded display mode. In some embodiments, computer systems join a communication session while maintaining display of respective environments. In some embodiments, a computer system moves a portal based on user movement. In some embodiments, computer systems share a virtual environment. Computer systems can display media with simulated lighting. Computer systems can share an environment. In some embodiments, a computer system selects a position relative to content. A computer system can present representations of communication session participants based on content. A computer system can present user interfaces to control visual appearances of an environment including media. Computer systems can change an appearance of an environment based on environmental modes.