Apple just gave us another hint at what a foldable iPhone could one day look like AAPL

Get the Full StoryApple has filed a patent that hints at what a foldable iPhone may one day look like.

The patent is for a foldable electronic device that lies flat when open, but when closed leaves a small portion of the display exposed for showing notifications and other information.

It's far from being the first patent Apple has filed for a foldable device.

While it shouldn't be taken as evidence that Apple is definitely developing a foldable phone, it's another sign that the company has been thinking about what a foldable iPhone could look like.

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A new Apple patent provides a glimpse at how the company may approach foldable phones, coming after multiple foldable devices from rivals like Samsung, Motorola, and Huawei have already hit the market.

The patent, which is dated July 7 and was first spotted by Apple Insider, is titled: "Foldable electronic device with exposed display region." It details a design for a mobile device with a flexible display that folds in half, with one portion of the screen still visible even when the the device is closed. See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Why Pikes Peak is the most dangerous racetrack in AmericaSee Also:Apple and T-Mobile are being hit with a class action lawsuit over a security flaw that exposed iMessages and FaceTime callsA new pair of Apple's cheaper AirPods that look like the AirPods Pro could be coming next year, says one of the most accurate Apple analystsWhat is a cache? A complete guide to caches and their important uses on your computer, phone, and other devicesSEE ALSO: Your future MacBook will probably look a lot more like the iPhone and that could be just what Apple needs to get ahead of Windows

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