Patent exposed! It is revealed that custom interface for foldable iPhone/iPad is under development

Apple is deeply exploring how to make the interface experience of folding iPhone, iPad and even full-screen MacBook Pro go beyond the simple superposition of the hardware itself.

Latest granted patent: User interface for multi-monitor devices

The newly granted patent "User Interface for Multi-monitor Devices" shows a dual-screen folding device similar to MacBook Pro through 335 design drawings.

Patent highlights:

• Collaborative work between dual screens
• Continues Mac’s tradition of supporting multiple screens
• Combined with the Universal Control function to explore intelligent integration of screen resources
• Possibly redefine the input method and replace the physical keyboard fenye Apple's patent description broadly covers a variety of device forms, from portable communication devices to desktops equipped with touch interfaces, emphasizing the universality of applications. Despite this, most of the illustrations are biased towards folding phones or tablets, but it is also clearly stated that the scope of application extends to laptops and even desktop computers.

The core concept is to replace the traditional keyboard area with a touch screen, which can be used as a drawing pad, trackpad or virtual keyboard. Apple specifically mentioned that the touch screen may have high resolution to meet the needs of different usage scenarios. Users mainly obtain information through the top display and interact with the touch screen. The two work together to improve operating efficiency and battery life.

Apple has carefully planned the user experience, such as the color and animation changes of the cursor, to help users locate faster, reduce misoperations, and indirectly save power. The goal is to allow users to seamlessly transition between the two screens without distinguishing between operating boundaries, achieving a natural and smooth interactive experience.

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