HTC U11 introduces a unique border squeeze interaction Edge Sense, users can squeeze the phone on both sides to achieve screenshots, start the development of the App, launch the camera and other functions. Then Google's Pixel 2 series of mobile phones also joined a similar function, its name According to foreign media found by Active Edge, Apple’s latest patent application also suggests that the iPhone may support frame touch in the future.
Digital Trends discovered Apple's patent No. 2018016466, entitled 'Mobile Electronics Supporting Crush Sensing'. The data shows that this patent is a continuation of the Apple patents in 2016 and 2013, so this is not Apple steals HTC or Google's patents.
In addition to summoning Siri, Apple's bezel touch technology may be more to prepare for a full-screen iPhone. This could not be reminiscent of Apple's patented surround display and folding phone.