Apple eyes another patent for solar-powered iPhone

Apple yet again faces to amaze me; the company files a patent application, regarding to solar panel technology towards their smaller end devices such as iPhones and iPods. With solar cells embedded over the "integrated touch sensor" (another word for the display screen for people who aren't tech savvy), the phone can act as a "solar charger" powering your phone, but at the same time, waiting for incoming calls outdoors. Though this idea may seem too good to be true, fellow Apple fans, don't have your hopes up too high for patent applications don't necessarily mean "Apple" will launch this device anytime soon. Especially with solar technology being a bit pricey in the current market towards production funds, the official launch of this project may take quite some time.

(Credit: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)