Apple May Be Developing New iPhone Cases with Touch-Sensitive Surface For Specific Functions

A new leak suggests that Apple is developing a new smartphone case with a touch-sensitive surface that will transform the way users protect their devices.

Apple May Be Developing Touch-Sensitive iPhone Cases

Instant Digital shared a new leak on Weibo, which reveals that Apple is potentially developing a new iPhone case that would feature touch-sensitive capabilities to support new functions for the device.

The case itself would be highly advanced, and users would be given the chance to control their iPhones by performing specific gestures or touches on the case's surface.

The leaker shared that the new advanced cases were discovered via a patent filing made by Apple, and it indicates plans to develop a case-based input for iPhones in the future. The cases would connect to the iPhones via an NFC link, taking advantage of the device's near-field communication hardware, which the case would also have.

That said, Digital Trends claims that the advanced iPhone case "remains speculative" as there are no other details as to how it will work at present.

Touch-Sensitive iPhone Cases For Specific Functions

Based on the leak, the touch-sensitive case would rely on gestures like taps, swipes, and more to read specific commands for the iPhones.

In turn, these gesture inputs would trigger specific functions like adjusting the volume, shortcuts, or camera controls.

It was also rumored that Apple may be leaning towards button-less iPhones in the future, with this case set to replace these for a more tangible feel.

iPhone Cases With Advanced Technologies

There are a variety of iPhone cases in the market which bring new functions, whether it helps in wireless charging or takings photos and videos.

However, there are still theMagSafe cases, which help amplify the magnets of the iPhone to deliver wireless charging while protecting one's device, as well as attaching any magnetic accessory to it.

There was also a time when users wanted to improve their iPhone camera game, and companies like SNAP or Moment developed cases that feature a camera grip, a dedicated shutter button, and lens attachments.

Through this, users may get the feel of a mirrorless or DSLR camera in their hands while maximizing the iPhone's full potential in capturing photos or videos.