So the problem is... predictable hn outrage at Apple patenting something that's obvious when what is happening is ... Apple patenting something obvious?

The problem is hn readers look at the title and think Apple has egregiously patented one obvious thing when really Apple has egregiously patented another slightly narrower but still obvious thing?

Basically, the title of patent makes it sound as bad as it is. This should ideally be a problem for Apple rather than us.