Andre Yoskowitz
8 Jun 2010 21:04
Patently Apple has posted an in-depth report this week on an Apple patent they recently unveiled, one for "media players with integrated touch sensor solar panel surfaces."
The patents clearly imply that Apple may be working on incorporating solar panels into their iPhones and iPods in the future, or even perhaps into the popular iPad tablet.
Each panel would be hidden under the touch screen of the devices, allowing them to keep their same design (or future design.)
The patent was filed in 2008, and Apple has yet to release any other solar devices.
Giving more credibility to the assumption that solar-powered iPhones are coming is the fact that Apple recently just released the iPhone 4 with a glass back instead of metal, allowing for double-sided solar panels.