Apple continues to bet on the glass as the definitive material for its devices and so let us know through its new patent. The company has registered a revolutionary design that raises the possibility of an iPhone completely glass, No edges or visible frameswith screens and touch controls on all its surfaces.
This idea is not new, since for years, Apple has experienced with the integration of glass into its products, but this patent goes one step further by imagining an ecosystem in which not only the iPhone, but also the Apple Watch and to the Mac Pro adopt this design.
What will the glass iPhone be
According to the information registered in the United States Patent Office, Apple is exploring the possibility of manufacturing devices with Fully glass surfacesallowing interactions from any angle. The patent describes an iPhone with six sides of glass, where the interface would adapt dynamically according to the orientation of the device. In this way, we could interact with the screen not only in the front, but also on the sides and the back, offering an enveloping and intuitive experience.
Beyond futuristic aesthetics, this design could introduce new forms of control. Apple raises the possibility of pressure sensitive surfaces, allowing the user to activate specific functions with a simple gesture, such as pressing the edges of the iPhone to adjust the volume or pause a song. This technology reminds us of 3D Toucha function that Apple implemented in previous models of the iPhone and that allowed access to additional functions according to the pressure exerted on the screen.
The concept is not limited to the iPhone. The patent also includes sketches of a Apple Watch completely transparentwhere the glass would wrap the entire structure of the clock, and a Mac Pro with an octagonal design made of glass. These designs raise doubts about the durability and resistance of the devices, but Apple seems to be looking for ways to make practices and durable.
Crystal Apple Watch
It is not the first time that Apple explores this idea. The former design chief of the company, Jony Ive, dreamed with an iPhone that looks like a single glass piece. However, technological challenges have prevented this concept from becoming a reality until now. The current patent suggests that Apple continues to investigate the viability of these designs and that it could be closer and closer to making them come true.
Despite how striking this concept is, patents do not guarantee that these devices will reach the market. Apple records hundreds of ideas every year, many of which never materialize in commercial products. However, the fact that the company continues to explore this design line indicates that the future of its devices could get away from metal and aluminum To embrace a more minimalist and elegant design, where the glass is the protagonist.
Strength to blows and scratches would be an important challenge, as well as repair in case of breakage. However, if someone can revolutionize the design of smartphones and make this concept viable, it is certainly Apple.
