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Could iPhone 8 Have Flexible Screen Sides?

Update - April 20th, 2017

We have more rumors and real analyst articlesΒ which show that my idea of the iPhone 8 having a flexible screen wrap around the sides isn't likely at all. Not surprising of course, and the first rumor to really disprove my crazy theory came just a few days after I wrote this article. For people who are interested in finding out what features will be in the "iPhone 8", don't bother reading this article. For people interested in hardware design or possible form factors for future iPhones or other mobile phones, you might still be interested in reading this. I talk about how future phones and mobile devices could have flexible screens that wrap around the side, as well as a couple of the uses this design would have.

Original Article

First of all, to get up to speed on some of the possible rumors, here is a quick overview by AppleInsider, which they have been using in their articles about the next big redesign of the iPhone. For instance, this quick overview is included in their last rumor I read today, Apple's 'iPhone 8' again rumored to feature reinforced glass back, stainless steel frame

  • Sept. 2017 launch
  • Screen sized 5.1"-5.2"
  • Edge-to-edge OLED
  • Curved glass back, screen
  • Dual-lens camera
  • 10nm "A11" processor
  • Wireless charging
  • Touch ID, FaceTime camera, speaker embedded in screen

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