Apple Patent Reveals Potential iPhone with Sidewall Display

Apple Patent Reveals Potential iPhone with Sidewall Display

VoM News Desk | March 15, 2024 | 11:00 AM IST | Mobiles, Tech | Follow on Google News

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Apple Patent Reveals Potential iPhone with Sidewall Display

Apple’s latest patent hints at a future iPhone model featuring a dedicated touch panel on one edge, reminiscent of the Touch Bar technology found on MacBook Pro laptops. The patent suggests the integration of a discrete display with virtual buttons, offering users additional functionality and control options.

Detailed Description of the Patent

Titled ‘Electronic Devices with Sidewall Displays,’ the patent outlines smartphones with flexible displays that curve towards the edges, creating front side displays and edge displays. Visual separation between the two is achieved through masks or by enabling and disabling relevant pixels on the screen. The document, accompanied by diagrams, showcases the potential of devices equipped with edge panels.

Potential Uses and Features

The secondary display on the edge panel could display media playback information, contextual controls for specific apps, and quick launch options for commonly used apps. Virtual buttons for camera controls, app navigation, and even a virtual controller for gaming in landscape mode are depicted in the patent illustrations.

Future Implications

While the patent signifies Apple’s exploration of innovative display technologies, it does not guarantee immediate implementation in future iPhone models. Apple has a history of securing patents for technologies that may or may not materialize in its products. Therefore, whether these sidewall displays will be integrated into future iPhone models remains uncertain.

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