Apple might be working on changing one of the most familiar things about the Watch
A new patent hints at a twist you’d actually notice on your wrist.
Apple Watch Series 10. | Image credit – PhoneArena
Basically, instead of a flat display, the screen bends downward along the watch body. This could make room for more display area without needing to make the watch itself any bigger. Plus, those curved edges might be used for extra touch controls.
Drawings from Apple's patent.
With eSIM support, it is easy to picture a future where you could rely solely on a smartwatch like this and leave your phone at home. You can technically already do that, but if Apple ever adds a bigger screen, it would definitely open the door to more smartphone-like features built right into the watch.
I guess, totally unrelated, but all this kind of reminded me of that wild Motorola concept phone that could bend around your wrist. Remember that thing? It looked more like a sci-fi bracelet than an actual phone. Still not sure anyone would want to wear it for real, but hey – it popped into my head and now you are thinking about it too.
Video credit – PhoneArena
Take the rumored Apple Watch with a built-in camera, for example. It was supposed to launch in 2027, but now it looks like Apple has already scrapped that idea.
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