India, Nov. 18 -- Apple is exploring new ways to expand how people interact with the iPhone Pro series. A recent post on Weibo claims that the company is testing iPhone cases that could work as an additional touch interface. The source suggests that these cases, if they reach the market, will likely be limited to the Pro models to offer features that set them apart from the standard variants.

The post shares only limited information, but it aligns with an Apple patent from July 2024. That document outlines an iPhone case that uses capacitive and pressure-based touch sensors. The patent describes how the case could register taps, swipes, or presses, although it does not specify how much these inputs would impact daily use.

One possible u...