In a groundbreaking new patent, Apple has hinted at the possibility of a future rollable iPhone, a device that could revolutionize the smartphone industry. Unlike its competitors Samsung and Motorola, Apple has yet to release a foldable smartphone, but this patent suggests they are working on a device that goes beyond mere folding.
The patent describes a smartphone with a thin, flexible screen that can be rolled up like a fruit roll-up for storage. To protect the display from damage, Apple proposes the use of a protective glass layer, as well as additional coatings such as anti-smudge, anti-fog, antireflection, and anti-static layers.
While Apple is set to release its iPhone 15 in September, the launch of a rollable smartphone is not expected until at least 2024. It’s important to note, however, that Apple has been awarded numerous patents in the past that never materialized into actual products.
Nevertheless, these patents provide an exciting glimpse into the future of technology. The patent states, “An electronic device may have a rollable display. The display may be moved between an unrolled state in which the display is planar and a rolled state in which a rollable portion of the display is rolled up for storage.”
In terms of design, the display would feature a pixel array to define the form and color of digital images displayed on the screen. As the display is rolled onto a roller for storage, it would bend around an axis. Apple suggests incorporating multiple layers within the smartphone to ensure protection as it is rolled up and unrolled.
The proposed layers could include a coating layer, followed by a layer made of polyimide, a durable plastic commonly used in various industries. The outermost layer would be the thinnest and made of a popular polymer found in everyday items like plastic bags and cookware.
Apple previously patented a similar design in 2020, where the flexible display is wrapped around rollers. This allows the screen to be pulled out when needed and rolled back into a housing for storage. The patent also mentioned the possibility of rollable iPads, suggesting that this design could extend beyond just iPhones.
While these patents are a tantalizing glimpse into the future, it remains to be seen if Apple will turn them into a reality. For now, we can only speculate about the potential impact of a rollable iPhone on the future of smartphones.
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