BY: Clinton James
LG
Electronics Inc. recently released their curved smartphone in the South Korean
market as they gauge consumer appetite. Samsung, one of LG Electronics biggest
competitors, launched a variant of the curved phone with the Galaxy Note
earlier this month as the world’s first smartphone with a display slightly
curved side to side. The curved smartphone proves to be innovational because
curved smart phones provide a more comfortable grip than flat-screen models,
its curved video display offers a more immersive video watching experience, and
the phone uses a curved battery to support its form factor. Curved displays and
flexible screens will be the new battleground for phone makers as many analysts
predict this will transform the high-end smartphone market when it does come to
America.
Unfortunately, the innovational phone does not have enough current
features to lure big consumers, but expect to see a wave of curved smart phones
in the distant future. Apple is currently working on a smart watch that may
potentially have a curved screen, but Apple’s sources have yet to validate the
leaked information. Furthermore, it is also rumored that Apple will bring two
new curved iPhones to the market sometime late next year. Currently, analysts
speculate whether curving a smart phone will be innovative or just a novelty
because ultimately the innovative concept could just be a sleight-of-hand to
get consumers to buy the next smartphone. Sources mention the curved smart phone
will enable a nifty “roll effect”, in which you can slightly rock the curved
smart phone, so that you can retrieve basic information while the device is
laying flat on a surface.
Moreover, the new LG G Flex actually boasts a curved
display that flexes and flattens out once you apply pressure to it, absorbing
the blow if a consumer drops the phone. Analysts really believe the innovation
begins when moving from the “curved” screen to the “bended” one because a
screen that extends over the edges of the phone will provide a whole new series
of user experiences. This may prove to be not only innovational for the
appearance of the smart phone, but for bendable computing- a type of flexible
computing that bends, shifts, and adjusts to do whatever in life. Heading into
the future, it will be interesting to see how this innovational concept affects
competition in the technology industry, consumer responsiveness &
satisfaction, and if it will live up to the hype.
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Technology will never find an endpoint. There will always be new developments for many years to come. It's amazing how technology developers can take a simple idea and turn it into a global phenomenon. I believe this development is a bit different from previous ideas, but innovation never said it had a limit.
ReplyDeleteI agree, there will be always be new developments. As we get older there is not telling what the technological ceiling will be.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this technology will coincide with the evolution of the nano technology and create a new market for our smart devices.
ReplyDeleteI understand that there's always new technology coming out but I for one don't really like the idea of a curved phone. For starters I don't understand how it would feel in your pocket. I prefer the slim look of todays iPhones.
ReplyDeleteI have been following this for awhile as well as speculation for an even thinner smartphone or technology, about paper thin. It is an interesting concept as it introduces not only technology for curved smartphones, but the glass or plastic that is used for the screen is not rigid, but flexible and has plenty of uses in other technologies which is the reason that I am excited for it.
ReplyDeleteTechnology grows everyday. Without it where would we be? As technology grows it makes it harder on Americans to see what type of way they would go either Microsoft or Apple.
ReplyDeleteThis technology is extremely interesting and fascinating.Im definitely looking forward to what the future has in store for upcoming technology.
ReplyDeleteI really like the direction that technology is going. This will prevent screens breaking as well as provide new avenues for television screens in the future. I hope it is not expensive.
ReplyDeleteThe curved phone is a brilliant idea. It would cut down cost on repair and fixes, once the bugs of the actual phone are figured out. It is definitely something that is innovative and cunning in design. I would wonder if the devices inside would be flexible as well though. I do know that the hardware inside a device is just that, hardware and as such should be treated as such. Still an amazing article.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a very good idea in terms of how the phones would look but what i am thinking is how efficient is the curved phone in terms of how it uses the battery and is the fact that the battery is curved any more beneficial.
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting because I've tracking Samsung Electronics I though this is an innovation direction for the company, I believe that this concept which will inevitably be accepted by the entire industry will faze out in the long term. My reasons for making this assumption is simple considering the demand for this design will eventually desiccate stimulating a desire for MORE from one's cellular device,
ReplyDeleteMr. James, this was a very informal article. I think the curving is a lot but pretty cool. I would not purchase or invest solely because I feel that sometimes technology have unnecessarily additives.
ReplyDeleteI believe this was a great article. I really enjoy the idea of a curved phone. I would purchase this phone and move forward with this great innovation. Phones would have a better sleek look with great quality and I am happy to see what the future holds.
ReplyDeleteDude I agree! This is an evolution in phone technology and certainly I would use it. It's going to be interesting to see what cell phone case companies come up with to take advantage of this new phone shape and style.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!!! I think that Samsung has tapped into something that will be popular among younger people- our generation. Curving phones may seem to be a bit much to some people but the innovation is something that is unparalleled. Technology continues to blow my mind and excites me about the future of the world!
ReplyDeleteThe whole idea of the curved phone to me seems a bit ineffective and I wouldn't be inclined to buy that, however the flexible smart phone does sound interesting. Having a flexible phone would be advantageous because its less likely to break and could open a world of possibilities when it comes to viewing and interacting with the phone. I am anticipating its release.
ReplyDeleteCurved phones sound like an neat idea and I understand the viewing potential that they bring but , I'm not sure if I would buy one. When the phone actually gets released with competitive features other than its shape, i am sure the leading cellular device company will jump all over it.
ReplyDeleteThe curve glass phones is a nice idea, but do we really need it? The curve glass potential to crack may actually be higher than a standard phone. Also, having a curve glass phone in your pocket may be slightly uncomfortable.
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