If various news reports are to be believed, an iPhone with a curved screen could be on store shelves as soon as next year. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple’s suppliers say they have been asked to increase output of thinner organic light-emitting displays and submit prototype screens with better resolution than ones already available on the market.
Other news reports are also suggesting that Apple is testing more than ten prototypes for new iPhones. Citing sources, WSJ said some of those prototypes may have a new design centered on a curved screen.
The new iPhone model is also widely expected to feature glass casing, wireless charging, and a new edge-to-edge screen design, in addition to the latest chips and technologies. According to KGI Securities, three new iPhone models are being predicted to hit the shelves next year.
These will include a 5.1-5.2′ OLED, 4.7′ TFT-LCD, and 5.5′ TFT-LCD model. Many analysts have said they expect that more current iPhone owners will want to upgrade next year when the device is likely to get the more significant makeover. The iPhone 7 had nearly the same exterior as the prior iPhone 6s and the two-year-old iPhone 6, except for the elimination of the earphone jack and the addition of a two-lens camera on the Plus version.
