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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Apple Patent Hints At Foldable iPhone With Self-healing Screen

Apple's patent hints at a foldable iPhone that sports a self-healing screen. (Credit: Twitter / mysmartprice @mysmartprice)

Apple's long-rumoured foldable iPhone could finally become a reality if a recently awarded patent is any indication. This patent hints at a revolutionary self-healing screen.

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted the iPhone maker a patent for a foldable display with self-healing capabilities. This display utilises heat from various sources, like light, current, or even ambient heat, to automatically repair minor scratches on its surface.

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