Apple's patent filings can't really be relied upon for specifics about upcoming product lines (remember
the slap bracelet style wearable that had Apple Watch rumour hounds frothing at the mouth?).
Not exact matches
But that was mid 1995, when
slap bracelets, t - shirt clips, and scrunchies were considered high
style.
That's because the
slap -
bracelet style bendable kickstand not only props your phone up horizontally and vertically but is supposed to allow you to grip your phone more easily, «eliminating pinky fatigue» and serves as an air vent mount in your car.