Rollable screen patent from Apple
Returning to the patent, it is clearly shown that said panel can be folded into a roll. At this point, both the screen and the glass layer will need to be both flexible and durable enough to not break. On the other hand, we are not far from such rolling screens. Many companies such as LG, Samsung, OPPO and Motorola are already actively exploring the rollable screen industry. LG has even produced multiple affordable rollable TVs.
At the Mobile World Congress held in the past months, we saw the Motorola Moto Rizr model, which looked quite impressive. However, Apple’s patent application is important for understanding the company’s vision. Of course, it is also completely unclear whether this patent will turn into a product. Even if the iPhone with a rollable screen is to come, we wouldn’t be wrong to say that it will wait until the technology matures, considering Apple’s stance so far.