Next Apple iMac could sport this stunning curved design

Side by side Apple iMac could sport this stunning curved pattern

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Apple tree'due south iMac 2021 is already a slick machine that recently went through a meaning redesign, but information technology looks like Cupertino could have plans for an even more minimalistic look for its time to come iMacs.

That's according to a patent that was recently granted by the U.Southward. Patent and Trademark Function titled "Electronic device with drinking glass housing member", which hinted that Apple may be because a new ambitious design for its hereafter iMacs. Instead of a traditional stand, the patent implies a curved canvas of glass that could potentially hold the iMac in the air in an L-shaped manner.

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However, this wouldn't be the first time we're hearing about this. The patent was originally filed in May 2019 and somewhen circulated across the spider web effectually January 2020, having been approved only yesterday.

The L-shaped design shows off two flat glass sections, with a larger section holding the display itself, which can exist attached to the back of the glass while acting as a protective screen.

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The shorter section works as a stand for the device that could also exist used to concur a Magic Keyboard, mouse and a trackpad. You could also (in theory) even skid your MacBook through a large slit to apply the device's keyboard section to form a dock in the assembly.

The lower lip could as well exist supported by a wedge section to brand certain that it stands sturdy. At present, the main business organisation for this kind of design would be its durability.

According to the patent, the wedge section would concur almost of the heavy components so as to balance out the weight of the display that is existence held upwards by the bigger glass section. It also looks like you could potentially arrange the screen's viewing angle past shifting the wedge.

While the in a higher place certainly sounds heady, it'due south all the same of import to note that but considering a company has had a patent approved, it doesn't necessarily hateful that the product is in the making. Based on its track record, Apple files a number of patents all the time, and information technology doesn't guarantee that each patent will eventually lead to a new device.

However, looking back at the family tree of past iMacs, Apple has sure come a long way, so it's entirely possible that a drinking glass iMac may exist on the horizon.

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