Apple iPhone 12 could feature all-screen, no notch

Apple is rumoured to be working on a successor to the iPhone SE, which might launch in 2020. This might be a patent for that according to some reports.

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This patent seems to be the design for the 2020 iPhone. (Image: LetsGoDigital)

Apple has filed for a new patent first spotted by LetsGoDigital, which shows sketches for an upcoming iPhone with some mock-up screenshots. in the sketches, we can see a rectangular display with square corners. The device seems to have no notch, front camera or Face ID hardware. It does have a power button, volume buttons, SIM card tray and a physical notification switch.

According to LetsGoDigital, this patent seems to be the design for the 2020 iPhone. It also states that the next gen iPhone will come with a new in-display front-facing camera along with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

When translated, the text in the patent states that this is a partial patent, which means that these sketches are not representing the design of the next gen iPhone, instead, they are just showcasing how a part of the design will look like.

It is highly possible that this patent might be for an updated iPod Touch or for a low priced iPhone lineup yet to be released. Apple is rumoured to be working on a successor to the iPhone SE, which might launch in 2020. This might be a patent for that according to some reports.

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To recall, current rumours for the 2020 iPhones states that Apple will launch four new models of the iPhone during the year. Two iPhones will come with 6.1-inch displays, one will feature a 5.4-inch display and lastly, one will feature a 6.7-inch display. All of the iPhones are said to be coming with 5G support and a new sensor-shift stabilization technology.