. Apple may be exploring a new Apple Watch design with an edge-bending display, if we go by the recently published patent filing spotted on WIPO. The drawings in the patent show a wearable device that features a display extending beyond the flat watch face and curving around the edges.
The patent images suggest a potential shift from the current flat-screen design to one where the screen bends downward along the sides of the watch body. This could allow for more display area without increasing the overall size of the watch. The curved sections may also offer space for additional touch input, such as swipe gestures or virtual buttons.
In one of the drawings, the watch body appears to be fully integrated with the curved screen, hinting at a cleaner and more seamless look. Such a design could enhance both usability and aesthetics, although the exact functionality of the edge display is not detailed in the patent.
This isn’t the first time Apple has explored ideas around flexible or wraparound displays. The company has filed several patents over the years showing different ways to expand screen real estate on its devices, especially wearables.
As always, it’s important to note that this is just a patent. Companies often file patents for ideas that never make it into final products. The presence of a patent does not confirm that this design will be used in a future Apple Watch.
