Apple is developing a more flexible folding iPhone battery

Although the 2018 iPhone product lineup includes only current model hardware upgrades, there may be a larger Plus version, but it is believed that Apple is studying several major improvements over the next few years, including changes in the battery. Recently discovered and known as The patent for 'flexible battery structure' shows that Apple has been researching its device with a new type of battery to achieve a long list of improvements.

Without a doubt, the first real benefit of a flexible battery is to let the device improve design, because the iPhone itself can be closer to a flexible shape. It is rumored that Apple is exploring the concept of a foldable screen, and this new battery design can help the company To achieve this goal.

According to rumors, the collapsible iPhone will see the dawn in 2019 or 2020, while other manufacturers including Samsung are considering launching similar products to the market at about the same time. Meanwhile, flexible batteries allow Apple to be more effective. The way to use the space inside the device. Without the traditional rectangular shape, but with a battery design that can accommodate the space available under the cover of the case, the iPhone can be substantially upgraded in terms of battery life if the patent can be produced. .

Apple has begun to explore this area. The first use of the iPhone X with an L-cell layout shows Apple continues to invest in flexible device development.