Rumors point to a flexible circular screen for the new watch

Rumors point to a flexible circular screen for the new watch

After six generations of continuous design, smart watch Apple The watch will be able to create a new presence with a flexible screen and digitally customizable bands. Information is from website MacRumors, A publication known for bringing rumors about Apple’s new products.

A new patent was filed by Apple at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in late 2019 that shows a flexible folding screen to wrap in people’s fists. Also, unlike the old Apple Watch models, this new display has a more rounded shape.

Apple filed patent for flexible screen - reproduction / USPTO - reproduction / USPTO
Image: Reproduction / USPTO

According to the patent, the design may feature a minimal frame around the screen, which can be less than 4-5 mm or less than 1 mm or less than 0.5 mm.

The new design may also allow digitally customizable bands, meaning we can personalize the bracelet’s appearance with the simple touch of a button, similar to the watch face on the latest Apple Watch models. It is possible to change.

As interesting as it all sounds, the new facility is believed to be quite ambitious. Therefore, the flexible Apple Watch should not be expected to arrive anytime soon.

Furthermore, patents cannot be taken as evidence, after all, many of them remain only on paper. But they can show us what the company is researching and developing behind the scenes.

Model focuses on extreme sports

According to Mark Gurman, from Bloomberg, Apple plans to launch an Apple Watch with a rugged cover aimed at people playing extreme sports. The latest launch, the Series 6, is already very resistant to scratches and can withstand underwater up to a depth of up to 50 meters, which has made it popular with swimmers, runners and other athletes.

The model known internally as the “Explorer Edition” will be made available with Nike and Hermes International as an additional model similar to the Watch SE and Special Editions.

Its features will be similar to a standard Apple Watch, but with added protection and impact resistance, along with a rubberized case in place of current steel, aluminum and titanium, such as Casio’s G-Shock watches.

In addition, Apple is also working on a swim monitoring facility, according to Gurman. Apple’s new release is usually in September. However, according to Bloomberg journalist sources, there is a chance that the new version of the Apple Watch will be canceled or postponed, as is sometimes said in rumors about the company’s products.

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