The next-gen iPhone display is expected to work just like how parchment scrolls are unrolled.
The new iPhone 5s was displayed inside Apple's store in the Causeway Bay district on September 20, 2013, in Hong Kong, China Hong Kong was one of the first places in the world where can purchase the new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5C models.
However, is this technology better than foldable screens? As of writing, rumors claim that Apple is still investigating how to develop roller screens for its iOS smartphones, as well as iPad models.
This is not the first time that the gadget maker has shown an interest in making roller screens a reality.
Next-Gen iPhone Display Could Work Like Parchment Scrolls
According to Apple Insider's latest report, previous patents showing Apple's roller screens already appeared.
A customer tried an iPhone X at the Apple Omotesando store on November 3, 2017, in Tokyo, Japan. Apple launched the latest iPhone featuring face recognition technology, a large 5.8-inch edge-to-edge high-resolution OLED display, and better front and back cameras with optical image stabilization today.
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A filing in 2015 showed focused on this technology. But, the idea was used as just a retractable cover.
In 2017, another patent was discovered. This time, it showed a true roll-up display for iPhones.
Now, another patent application has been identified. The document, which was filed by Apple Inc. in January, explained that the next-gen gadget display could be wrapped around one or more rollers.
"In a stored position, the flexible display may be wrapped around a storage roller," said the iPhone maker via its official patent application.
"Optional deployment rollers may be used to help deploy the display as the display is pulled out of the housing," added Apple.
Is Roller Display Better Than Foldable Screens?
The rumored iPhone roller screen is quite exciting. However, is it more efficient than foldable displays?
MakeUseOf explained that foldable displays have one major problem; crease. However, they are easier to develop compared to roller screens.
Unlike foldable displays, rollable screens are way more complicated. This is because rollers need more motorized parts, which can drastically affect the battery life of smartphones.
If you want to learn more details about the pros and cons of rollers and foldable, you can click here.
Aside from roller screens, new gadget display technologies are also appearing.
Previously, a new display tech that can make pop-up keyboards in flat screens possible was introduced. Meanwhile, the world's tiniest LED is expected to transform mobile devices into high-resolution microscopes.
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