In two separate incidents this week, both Apple and Samsung applied for flip-phone technology patents with the US Patent Office.
The Samsung version would have two large displays separated by a foldable metal strip. The Apple version would theoretically allow the screen to be folded in on itself, eliminating the dreaded “butt-dialing”.
It will be interesting to watch how this technology develops.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/mobiles-and-tabs/081217/samsung-files-a-new-patent-for-a-foldable-phone.html
http://963kklz.com/2017/12/07/apple-keeps-applying-flip-phone-patent/