Apple Mac Pro’s “Cheese Grater” Design Could Be Coming to iPhone

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The controversial design of Apple’s new Mac Pro computers, which resemble giant cheese graters, could be coming to the iPhone and similar products. This is according to new patents discovered by Patently Apple that demonstrate how the company is seeking to extend the 3D, holed structural design to its upcoming handsets. While the cheese grater texture might be a downgrade in terms of aesthetics, the approach should allow for improved airflow so devices can run cooler.







Apple notes in their granted patent that an iPhone’s internal and external structural components can be formed from and include...

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[Eduardo_Domingot]

I really hope not...

 

[Niner51]

I really hope not...

Agreed. For everyday hand held use it would be a dirt magnet/holder.

 

[Grimlakin]

So much for water resistance.

 

[Brian_B]

ugh

 

[Space_Ranger]

But the BREATHING that phone would have!!!one!!11!!!

 

[Nanobot]

Uh, wouldn’t a case just block the airflow anyway? People still use cases, right?

 

[Grimlakin]

Otterbox cases are the only reason my phones survive for 3 plus years.