IslandBillsFan Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I have been seeing many articles lately on phone manufacturers developing curved display phones. I don't understand the appeal or function of this. All phones whether corded, wireless or cellular have a flat front. (I guess the exception is the old ones with the circular earpiece and mouthpiece with handle in the middle) What advantage does a curved display have? Considering you hold the face to your head I figure nothing. And if it relates to comfort in your hand it should just be the back of the phone curved. In fact, I think the curve would hinder such activities such as watching movies and playing games. Am I missing something here? Cool tech maybe but I see no purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The big promise with it is durability. (Note: Ignore Samsung's first curved phone, it's only coming out in Korea and isn't a good look at what the tech can do). The best example of this coming soon is the LG G Flex. It can support a lot of weight on the phone without breaking. In fact, you can flatten it out, then it'll restore to a curved state, and the phone doesn't have a cracked screen. If you accidentally step/sit on the phone, there's a much better chance of the screen not breaking. LG is also incorporating self-healing technology on the back cover. Get a scratch on the back? The self-healing will take care of the scratch for you. Here's a video showing the two (self-healing first): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The big promise with it is durability. (Note: Ignore Samsung's first curved phone, it's only coming out in Korea and isn't a good look at what the tech can do). The best example of this coming soon is the LG G Flex. It can support a lot of weight on the phone without breaking. In fact, you can flatten it out, then it'll restore to a curved state, and the phone doesn't have a cracked screen. If you accidentally step/sit on the phone, there's a much better chance of the screen not breaking. LG is also incorporating self-healing technology on the back cover. Get a scratch on the back? The self-healing will take care of the scratch for you. Here's a video showing the two (self-healing first): That is so cool! They have metal that has a "memory" (smart-metal, shape memory alloy, etc...) They should come up w/GPS paint or clothes... Put them on your child, or somebody that may be @ risk of being kidnapped... Track the bad guys right down! Some many cool things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 They should come up w/GPS paint or clothes... Put them on your child, or somebody that may be @ risk of being kidnapped... Track the bad guys right down! Either that or find lots of t shirts in lots of dumpsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Either that or find lots of t shirts in lots of dumpsters. LoL! Priceless! Good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 If you don't like a curved handset, you can just skip the handset altogether and attach the phone to your neck: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57611950/google-tattoo-sticker-sized-voice-transmitter-thats-also-a-lie-detector/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Cool stuff. Thanks for the insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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