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Major South Korean technology company Samsung played a key role in bringing foldable commercial phones to the market.
As rivals play catch-up, Samsung’s Display division is working on a new form factor that may allow users to fold the phone on their wrist and wear it like a watch.
Now, Samsung has unveiled a concept phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona.
Called the ‘Cling Band with OLED’ concept phone, it can rotate backwards and function as a smart bracelet.
Samsung concept devices showcased at the MWC 2024 event in Barcelona.
Photo credit: Samsung Display
In addition to the flexible screen, Samsung has managed to design a rollable frame, which is somewhat inspired by the Pangolin. The company has also ensured that the battery and other components remain intact when placed on the wrist.
This groundbreaking smartphone innovation looks promising, but Samsung will take its time to further test the durability of the phone’s rollable display, metal frame, and other critical components to ensure it can serve customers for several years.
Even Motorola has introduced a similar concept phone with a rollable screen. It comes with an ‘Adaptive Display’ and can be folded into a tent position, as we see in hybrid computers, to take selfies or attend video conferences hands-free.
Motorola’s concept phone with adaptive display.
It can even be transformed into a smart bracelet. With a sturdy back panel, it can be wrapped around your wrist with ease and stays in place with a firm grip.
Motorola’s concept phone with adaptive display.
At the moment, there is no official information on when Motorola plans to launch the new smartphone with a rollable screen on the market.
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(Published February 28, 2024, 2:30 p.m. IST)