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Apple Researching iPhone Designs With Flexible Wraparound Displays
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I think a curved device would feel wonderful in the hand. Remember the iPhone 3G - 3GS and 2-3 gen iPod touch? IMO these devices were a lot more ergonomic than the newer rectangularer iPhones.
I don't know about a curved display though. That would feel kind of weird.
I don't know about a curved display though. That would feel kind of weird.
You can link two devices together, but if Safari stretches to the other device, it will cost more on AT&T
I'm interested in this Smart Cover patent application. Can't wait to see how Apple evolves that accessory. Anywhere I go where I see someone using an iPad they're using a Smart Cover. I've got to believe that's one of Apple's most successful accessories to date.
http://www.patentlyapple.com/patent...w-more-features-for-the-ipad-smart-cover.html
http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...14".PGNR.&OS=DN/20130076614&RS=DN/20130076614
http://www.patentlyapple.com/patent...w-more-features-for-the-ipad-smart-cover.html
http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...14".PGNR.&OS=DN/20130076614&RS=DN/20130076614
like .... far out ....
This is just strange..
How can you comfortably even use a curved iPhone, let alone having the whole display wrap-around.
In retrospect, this look exactly like the TomTom standalone GPS where it curved at the back and you could insert a SD card at the bottom.
The other iPhone designs are not much better either....a cylinder shape well make your eyes you crossed in seconds, while the other is look bulky.....
If Apple really wanted to make something consumes will love, how about a replaceable battery ? Android owners have had this for years.
The joining of two iPhones to make a larger screen ? Thats just silly.... its a mobile device. Plus, you trust for friend to stay put.
If you want to view on a bigger screen use Airplay, we already have that already.
All in all,,, its not a bad, but no practical use for real world situation.
This is just strange..
How can you comfortably even use a curved iPhone, let alone having the whole display wrap-around.
In retrospect, this look exactly like the TomTom standalone GPS where it curved at the back and you could insert a SD card at the bottom.
The other iPhone designs are not much better either....a cylinder shape well make your eyes you crossed in seconds, while the other is look bulky.....
If Apple really wanted to make something consumes will love, how about a replaceable battery ? Android owners have had this for years.
The joining of two iPhones to make a larger screen ? Thats just silly.... its a mobile device. Plus, you trust for friend to stay put.
If you want to view on a bigger screen use Airplay, we already have that already.
All in all,,, its not a bad, but no practical use for real world situation.
Apple created and patented the technology behind the retina display and contract out the manufacturing.
who knows what they will do. Apple has patented a lot of stuff that they never use beyond patenting to others.
The best this might turn up in something Apple would be if they are working on a wristband or glasses style add on to your devices.
Your not alone my friend on the "post saved"
That's because Samsung has soooo many patents with AMOLED. What's funny is many fanboys prefer IPS displays. I wonder what will happen if Apple does implement AMOLED. I've got so many posts saved....yes I'm that sad!
It is funny yes.. Particularly, when you think Apple has always had issues with IPS technology with their screens... eg ghosting etc...
However, I think its probably due to the fact IPS is better in regard to 'Retina" . With AMOLED, i dunno if Apple could achieve the same result. Even if it may solve this ghosting issues.
By the way... where does the iPad 3rd and 4th gen fit in here ? They use IPS too.
LOL
Watch as Samsung gets sued again...
The patent system is still broke, and it should be first to invent - not the transparently obvious "first to file" fraud that passed in 2011, quietly signed by congress and the president...
And guess who was the screen provider when Apple did this patent ...
The one that develops the technology because is the one with more experience with AMOLED?
How about 97% of total AMOLED production in the world? It's safe to say rest all are irrelevant.
I like the concept on paper but wouldn't you loose useful touch space from the curve?
Don't really see the point of having two displays or a curved display, it seems to have way more disadvantages than advantages in real life situations.
A 2nd display would just be useless. No/minimal bezel on one display is what I look forward to, not a 2nd screen or a curved/wrap around screen.
Don't really see the point of having two displays or a curved display, it seems to have way more disadvantages than advantages in real life situations.
A 2nd display would just be useless. No/minimal bezel on one display is what I look forward to, not a 2nd screen or a curved/wrap around screen.
The novelty of the patent is not in the curved screen, but the fact it covers the back as well. That's like twice as much screen.
Apple Researching...
Stuck in "research mode" Apple falls further and further behind. Content to brag about the fat profits they're collecting off of yesterday's products, once the decline begins Apple will have a tough time stopping the decay.
Stuck in "research mode" Apple falls further and further behind. Content to brag about the fat profits they're collecting off of yesterday's products, once the decline begins Apple will have a tough time stopping the decay.