Motorola showed off a bendable smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024.
Motorola showcased how the phone could bend in multiple ways.
When the phone is wrapped around the wrist, the display adapts accordingly.
Numerous technology firms have gathered in Barcelona, Spain, for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 event. They’re showing off new stuff, like gadgets and edge-cutting technologies, capturing the attention of people from around the globe. At MWC 2024, Motorola showed off a bendable smartphone after teasing it in a video last year.
While it’s just a concept product that may never hit the market, Lenovo-owned Motorola is eager to showcase advancements in display technology to distinguish itself in the competitive smartphone industry, reports CNBC.
Also read: MWC 2024: Lenovo showcases concept laptop with transparent display
During a demonstration, a representative from Motorola showcased how the phone could bend in multiple ways, allowing it to wrap around a wrist or stand upright on a table.
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When the phone is wrapped around the wrist, the display adapts accordingly, with apps shifting to the top of the screen.
The representative emphasised that the phone is “contextually aware,” adjusting its interface based on its bending position.
The bending mechanism was described by the Motorola representative as the workings of the human spine.
In one demonstration, the representative used the phone to capture an image of a dress. Subsequently, the phone autonomously generated a complementary background for the outfit. This background could then be applied to the device, transforming it into a stylish fashion accessory when worn by the user.
Lenovo and Motorola are renowned for showcasing prototypes of innovative devices. At MWC 2024, Lenovo unveiled a futuristic proof of concept laptop – the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept. The Lenovo ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept features a 17.3-inch Micro-LED transparent display, offering a completely borderless and see-through display experience.
Similarly, last year, Motorola captured attention by showcasing a smartphone prototype boasting a screen that rolled up.
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