Scott Michaels is quoted in Mobile Marketer on Apple filing a patent to potentially add a second display to the iPhone and iPad

Scott finds it interesting that Apple has been thinking about its options for an alternative display, but thinks the chances of a screen on the back of the iPhone is unlikely, as it would drive up production costs. However a secondary display around the existing screen or home button would provide added screen real estate for marketers to more in-context advertising.

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