Not yet finished the iPhone 5 was thrown into the market, Apple already has an idea for the 6th generation of their smartphone. Reportedly, Apple will introduce a new product with a curved touch screen next year. The Californian company has contacted iPad and iPhone screen suppliers, Lens Technology, G-Tech and Fuji Crystal, and will supply them with equipment for polishing the indentation of the glass.
The use of a touch screen with curved glass, according to some users feels more comfortable during phone calls. The indentation also protects the screen from scratches when the smartphone or tablet is placed face down. Corning, which provides scratch-resistant screens for a number of smartphones, has developed a curved version of their popular Gorilla Glass display. but it is not clear if this screen will be used in future Apple products.
This is not the first time the design has been used on a smartphone device. Google and Samsung also provide the Nexus S smartphone with a concave screen. Dell has also played around with a curved display on the Venue Pro smartphone which has a Windows phone platform. Although the popularity of the concave screen seems to be increasing, some observers see the design as a temporary trend.