Tuesday 29 May 2018

Apple's new patent hints at wrap-around screen on future iPhone models

Back in 2015, Apple received a patent for a curved screen that wrapped around the front and sides of an iPhone. The regular buttons would be replaced by virtual representations along the sides, and the implementation includes a flexible screen. Obviously this approach hasn't been used yet by the company, although Apple did receive a new patent today which covers an "Electronic device with wrap-around housing."

According to the patent, content can be viewed on any portion of the wrap-around display. In addition, the device would use a pair of user interfaces. One ...

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