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The former would offer more complete coverage against damage, but would presumably also be more expensive.

Another interesting tidbit in the patent is Apples assertion that the phones screen could heal itself without prompting.

iPhone fold concept by Ran Avni

Breakthrough technology?

With this new patent, Apple might be able to have its cake and eat it.

If Apple can say that its devices repair themselves, that might ease some of the pressure.

Foldable iPhone

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