A freshly revealed patent by Apple appeared to indicate the company is working on a new thermal solution that would create "a core and cladded metal structures," for an upcoming iPhone model to make it cooler to the touch. And it might be that this unit is designed to deploy as the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The latent invention published by Apple hinted at a metal support structure that can be used on a planned iPhone variant for the purpose of cooling down the internals of the device. Its basic engineering is to dissipate the heat generated by the inside components and keep the device relatively cool when handled by users.
According to Patently Apple, the same technology could be used on a new iPhone model that has 5G connectivity and is possibly set for introduction in 2020. It is believed that 5G on a device could result in overheating and the solution seen by Apple to deal with the problem is the use of cladded metal structures.
This in line with the recent claims made by Apple-focused analyst Ming-chi Kuo that "Apple's 2020 5G iPhones will introduce an updated frame and casing that will cost Apple significantly more to manufacture," the report said.
If true, the same device will likely debut as the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple could decide to keep the planned 5G modem on the model initially. The reason for this is the premium device will require components and design that will make it the most expensive variant in the line, WCCFTech said in a report.
"5G-ready models are expected to be more expensive than their 4G-ready counterparts as a result of expensive pricing of acquiring separate modems, not to mention having to design a dedicated power delivery system for a discrete modem and incorporating a capable thermal solution to dissipate all that internal heat," the report said.
In real-world use, an uninterrupted connection on the 5G network is expected to impact significantly on the battery of the device. To prevent the battery from draining too soon, Apple will need to utilize new engineering that will optimize the use of power juice.
These are the specific engineering enhancements expected from the iPhone 12 Pro Max in case Apple makes true of the speculations, the report added.
It is likewise believed that the same iPhone model will be backward compatible with the older network systems, which possibly is another feature that will prolong battery life.
Apple is predicted to reveal the next batch of iPhone builds in the last half of 2020, but there is no assurance the planned upgrades will make the final cut.
