Future iPhone may get displays and controls on the edges

Apple has been granted a patent for technology that could bring displays and controls to the sides of devices like the iPhone or iPad.This patent illustration shows potential locations Apple could add displays and tactile controls.Apple's patent might sound similar to the edge-to-edge curved displays found on some Android devices, but it differs in scope and application.The aptly named Motorola Edge+ is one example of curved-bevel screens in the Android ecosystem. However, the edges of the displays are used to extend content more and less to control various phone functions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums