Apple wants to create a foldable iPhone with a self-healing screen

Apple has applied for a foldable screen that can repair some mechanical damage on its own.

These are small scratches and dents It is noteworthy that similar displays can be used not only in iPhone and iPad, but also in a number of other devices of the company. For example, in laptops, desktop computers or wearable gadgets.

The patent states that the self-healing layer can cover both the entire screen and its individual parts. For example, the place of the bend. According to the plan of the engineers, small damage to the display will be able to “overgrow” independently This applies to small dents or creases on the top layer.

Some conditions will need to be met to remove scratches and other more noticeable damage. In particular, heat the gadget to a certain temperature. Wireless charging can handle this.

The idea of ​​self-healing screens is not new. There are similar documents in Apple's patent portfolio. In the past, engineers proposed creating a small cavity in the screen module that would contain a special polymer material. The latter should eliminate microcracks on flexible screens. However, for now, these are all just patents.

If network sources are to be believed, the first foldable apple gadget will be released no earlier than 2027.