Is Apple working on a wrap-around screen for its next iPhone?
@MesutGDesigns iPhone wrap-around concept
The future iPhone from Apple could feature a new type of display that wraps around the handset for a true edge-to-edge view. The new screen tech was spotted in an Apple patent which shows off the wrap-around screen with no side bezels at all. Apple has been filing patents for varying forms of a wrap-around display since 2011. This latest patent shows details on how that screen could work. The edges of the handset appear to be touch sensitive, with the volume rocker as part of the onscreen touch sensitive controls.
Patently Apple iPhone wrap-around screen patent
Apple has also filed for patents which describe a version of its Pencil stylus with new pressure sensitivity – something which could be useful when drawing. The Apple EarPods also made an appearance on the patent which described "earphones with ear presence sensors". These could allow auto pause for music when the earphones are removed. They also describe operating in one earbud mode when a single earphone is removed – presumably ideal for use as a hands-free kit.
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