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Most iPhones today are already glass on the front and back but have a metal frame in between. Apple has a new patent showing a design that makes the iPhone look fully made of glass. Apple has explored this idea before, but this patent gives the clearest look yet at what such a phone might be like.The design is not literally all glass, because that's not practical right now — instead, it uses design tricks to give the illusion of a single glass block. The patent talks about a 'six-sided glass enclosure' with a first glass sheet on the front that curves over all four edges, replacing the normal metal sides. This curved glass front would connect to a second glass sheet at the back, sandwiching the phone's internal parts inside, as per the tom's guide report.Apple wants the design to feel 'visually and tactilely seamless', so users wouldn't notice where one piece of glass ends and the other begins. However, the patent admits the phone might still be built from multiple glass panels joined together, not a single wraparound piece, because making such large curved glass parts is very hard.The curved edges wouldn't just be for looks — they could also display extra information and respond to touch controls. Patent drawings show touch areas for volume control, Wi-Fi, and Airplane mode. This could be a new way to access the Control Center, replacing the usual swipe-down menu, according to the report by tom's guide.Apple might also add other functions like media controls, navigation buttons, or features similar to the Samsung Galaxy Edge display from years ago. The patent says the design will include holes for microphones and speakers, so these parts won't be hidden under the glass like Face ID sensors might be in the future.Some parts of this design are similar to rumors about the iPhone 20, but there's no proof that Apple will actually release this all-glass version. Apple files many patents, and not all of them turn into real products. This design could change or be canceled after testing, as stated in the report by tom's guide.Right now, Apple fans are still waiting for the iPhone 17 launch , expected at an event rumored for September 9. If this all-glass concept is ever released, it could be the most futuristic iPhone ever, making people wonder what the iPhone of 2035 might be able to do, as mentioned by tom's guide.Apple's patent shows an iPhone that looks fully made of glass with curved edges, creating a seamless look.There's no confirmation yet; Apple files many patents and not all become real products.
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