Microsoft Is Embracing a Foldable Phone with Three Screens

Redmond Company has just applied for a patent for a new foldable smartphone design that comes with a third screen in the hinge. If approved, this is likely to be the next-generation Surface phone that is worth the wait.

According to information disclosed by the patent, Microsoft seems to be developing a dual-screen device that can be folded into the inside or outside such as Surface Duo and Neo. It has 2 main screens, but is also equipped with an additional third screen or a status bar (status bar) in the hinge area, both to display the necessary information and to increase the appeal. america for the device.

In the profile, the Redmond company explained that conventional smartphones have a single screen in which all relevant information is displayed to the user. Some information, such as call or message notifications, may be ignored (or unnoticed) by the user when displayed with other information on the home screen. That's why Microsoft needs to keep all important system notifications displayed on the secondary monitor, in order to attract more attention from users.

This third screen, called an 'edge screen', is located in the hinge area and information is displayed according to the device's orientation. Due to the small size, this screen will only display a limited amount of content. For example, you'll find basic information like virtual controls, browser bookmarks, notifications, time, remaining battery level, user profiles, and the ability to move content from this screen area to the area. and indication signs to run the connected application / device.

In addition, Microsoft also said that information displayed on the hinge screen area depends on the user's current purpose, according to the purposes they are interested. For example, when the device is closed, the third screen may display notifications such as the number of missed calls and unread text messages.

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