Apple has filed a recent patent application that looks like an iPhone flip-phone in the works. Our friends at Engadget don’t want to get your hopes up too much, as patent applications come and go sometimes with nothing to show.
Judging by the images, it looks like Apple is going to take the Motorola Razr and just incorporate a dual-touch screen instead of a keypad and screen. Brilliant!
Hopefully Apple will find a way to keep this version of the iPhone under $600. Although my current BlackBerry Curve doesn’t show it, I have an affinity for flip-phones. For some reason, I just like the security of knowing that with it closed, I’m not going to be scratching up the screen or randomly dialing people when my phone is in my pocket. Just make sure they keep the cool applications.
Maybe this will be ready in time for Christmas or at least MacWorld 2009!
Original story: Engadget.
