Apple has carry out workplace on an iMac computer with a fold down conception akin toMicrosoft Surface Studio , but reports suggesting a compromising touchscreen iMac may be on the manner are in all likelihood wide of the mark .
In an update patent of invention filed with the United States Patent Office , Apple has outlined its version of a “ gloomy profile information processing system ” that would metamorphose aniMacinto something that could by tilted , or place plane for gentle transportation .
The patent itself is likely for the stand rather than any suggestion of a full , large touchscren iMac that would be idealistic for art , design and other productivity field .
However , it does n’t take much of a stretch to envision the potential advantages of an Apple - made solution cognate to Microsoft ’s challenging offering that first debut back in 2016 .
Within thepatent , Apple explain : “ Some computer systems have a movable rack configured to transition between a collapsed State Department and a deployed or standing state . Some stands include handles or grips for affect the computer systems while collapsed . Other figurer system include handle or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems . The handles or grips can have characteristic such as a elastic material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system . ”
Technology patents can relate to survive tech , potential next integrations of features , and exploratory R&D study that is patent for noetic property purposes .
Given Apple ’s well - document posture on mucky paw prints stay off the pristine displays of Mac product , as well efforts made within the iPad chain of mountains to ply for those who do want to prod and sketch on the exhibit , we ’d say there ’s a low possibility of an all - in - one touchscreen iMac .
