Mysterious minuscule Apple-branded display emerges

What could Apple be doing with a 3x3cm display? We're not all that sure, but we're willing to go out on a limb and say that Apple isn't about to announce an "iWatch."

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[xWidget]

Well, if you have two of them they can be iGlasses

 

[TheJet]

A secondary screen on either a laptop or the screen for the new AppleTV/Mac Mini.

 

[Geg]

iRemote,

3x3cm would be more than enough space to duplicate that functionality that is needed, by the current remote app.

 

[Game_Ender]

My best bet is a secondary display for an existing apple devices. Possibly an Apple TV. It just not high enough res, or large enough to be the main display for any device.

Edit: between to it, but it can't be for the Mini, that was just refreshed.

 

[Pie_plate]

I'm gonna go with touchscreen input for a remote control (ala The Logitec Harmony) to go with the new Apple TV. It's the only realistic use of that small a screen.

Secondary information screen would be a close second but still not really a practical application for that small a screen.

- Pie

 

[iBooks]

Portable RDF display!

 

[Blitzen]

Well, if you have two of them they can be iGlasses

which you would need to sell as "iEye"

 

[stopher2475]

New interface for the remote that comes with the mini and apple tv? Something on a keyboard?

 

[ceredon]

I am also going to go with an Apple remote control for a Apple TV. Sort of surprised at the number of sites and writers that are stuck on it being for an iPod and haven't considered a remote control.

 

[Fictionfree]

Second iPhone screen

 

[Drakewolf]

I came to say 'Apple TV' remote and was beaten to the punch by a long shot.

Alternately: a replacement to the mouse touch-pad on a laptop.

 

[Vern]

obviously for a beowulf cluster.

 

[Decoherent]

Well, if you have two of them they can be iGlasses

Wouldn't that be an eyePhone?
/rimshot

 

[bengtj]

iWatch will be a new phone for Verizon. This is the product coming in September. I know this from ...impeccable... sources.

While wearing the iWatch, you will stick your index finger on your ear, and put your pinkie near your mouth (note that the antenna will be free from the death grip). The iWatch will automagically transmit sound up your index finger, and use your pinkie for a mic. Boom.

 

[Specop_007]

Breaking into the clamshell phone maket.

 

[EatingPie]

I'm gonna go with touchscreen input for a remote control (ala The Logitec Harmony) to go with the new Apple TV. It's the only realistic use of that small a screen.

Secondary information screen would be a close second but still not really a practical application for that small a screen.

- Pie

Hey, back off buddy!

It's obviously an iPad Mini.

-Pie

 

[vertgo]

Probably the remote idea is on point. If not, I like the idea of a secondary iPhone display, for perhaps a clamshell version. And since I like it, I'm sure that's not what Apple is doing. I'll hazard: iMouse?

 

[flyingember]

I'll go with prototype they won't use

 

[Pirokobo]

Front panel status screen for the next generation Xserve.

 

[Deleted member 1]

"Copyright"????? Why not "patent"?????

 

[D_Homerick]

Sorry, but exactly this sort of article is why I'm not a fan of Ars' Apple coverage. This is a rumor, unsubstantiated. It's not real news, and has no real value in contrast to a regular article.

Would this article have been ran if it were Asus, or Sony, or Nintendo? Or would you have instead waited until there was some actual information about the product to share?

 

[fxds]

It's clearly the back panel display of the new digital SLR Apple is building based on some advanced tech Minolta developed before they exited the camera and photo business a few years ago.

 

[fredcadete]

Apple TV something. Either secondary screen on the box or main screen on the remote.

 

[The Ginger Rat]

Really over the top fingerprint sensor!

 

[Charles PARNOT]

My first thought was also touchscreen for remote control, e.g. for AppleTV.

 

[LoneBagel]

Well, if you have two of them they can be iGlasses

which you would need to sell as "iEye"

There's a pirate demographic now? In which case wouldn't iPatch be more apropos?

 

[studentrights]

Biometric password manager with visual feedback for the iPhone, Touch, iPad and Mac.

 

[skicow]

Well, if you have two of them they can be iGlasses

which you would need to sell as "iEye"

Or the "iSee"

 

[The Ginger Rat]

Well, if you have two of them they can be iGlasses

which you would need to sell as "iEye"

Or the "iSee"

Or iSpy

 

[Melinate]

Someone beat me to the punchline P-)

 

[Relayer]

Well, if you have two of them they can be iGlasses

Wouldn't that be an eyePhone?
/rimshot

They showed what an eyePhone would be on last weeks episode of Futurama.

 

[rickh59954]

2nd comment beat me to an alternate screen for a macbook.

 

[akatsuki]

Trackpads for desktops along with an upgrade to MBP trackpads is my guess.

 

[Larkster]

A secondary screen on either a laptop or the screen for the new AppleTV/Mac Mini.

That was my first thought while reading the article...

 

[boots]

Animated trackpad.

 

[arcadium]

I am betting on a fingerprint scanner. (its got a camera hidden behind!).

Also, the long cable might be there simply for debugging.

 

[sachmet]

Looks like the Optimus Maximus is on its way to Apple. Shrink that screen a bit more and use the larger ones as side displays/buttons...

 

[xeoph]

Probably a status LCD for inside a printer or desktop computer even. I would think just because the screen is small doesn't mean you have to be putting it in a small device. Anyway, the shuffle likely is the best bet.

 

[toby]

External display for a new flip iPhone with a foldable main screen