Why Ultra-Thin iPhone Bezels May Be Less Awesome Than They Seem – Knowligent
Why Ultra-Thin iPhone Bezels May Be Less Awesome Than They Seem

Why Ultra-Thin iPhone Bezels May Be Less Awesome Than They Seem

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The iPhone 15 Pro may have an impossibly small display, but an all-screen design might not be everything.

Borderless screen for iPhone?

It sounds like the grail of phone design: a screen that truly goes to the edges of the device, with no bezels at all. You can have a bigger screen in a handset of the same size, or a smaller phone with the same screen size, and none of that wasted black space at the edges. But is it wasted? With today’s technology, there are still some good structural and technical reasons to have a bezel. And when it comes to tablets like the iPad, a bezel is almost essential, if only for usability.

“Without enough space to hold them comfortably, users may have difficulty manipulating their tablets without accidentally tapping or swiping something they didn’t mean to,” says Richard. “The importance of adequate space around tablet screens has also been emphasized by some accessibility experts who work with individuals with disabilities such as tremors or limited dexterity.”

Imagine a small mirror and drop it on a hard floor. The imaginary mirror is probably shattered, right? Now imagine that same mirror for the smash, only with a wooden frame around it. Do you see how it might have a chance if you dropped it now?