One of Apple's recent patent filings seems to indicate that it has at least considered the possibility of an iPhone flip phone of sorts, among other dual-screen possibilities. The application itself is for what's described as a "dual sided trackpad", which would be translucent and boast touch sensitive panels on each side, allowing it to be used both when it's opened or when it's covering the main display.
In the case of the iPhone, that would seem to offer yet another option for the oft-discussed iPhone nano, but the patent application doesn't stop there, with it also offering up possibilities for laptops and tablets based around the technology.
In the former case, the touchpad would open up a small window on the main display, allowing it to work like a SideShow display, while the tablet would boast a touchscreen encompassing the entire display. Needless to say, don't your hopes up for any of that just yet but patent filings are always a good indication for future plans of developer companies and speaking strictly for myself I always had a soft spot for flip phones...
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