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Flexible Curvacious Smartphones

The LG G Flex Curved Phone Boasts Mind-Bending Features

— February 5, 2014 — Tech
The innovators at LG have launched the first-ever curved phone called the G Flex, named after its visible features.

This curved phone can flatten out if you need it to then bounce back into shape. It features a 6-inch HD display along with a host of other outstanding traits, like a 13 megapixel camera and the 1280 x 720 resolution. The best factor would have to be the self-healing back panel. If you often find your phone with scratches or scuffed up due to negligence or keys in your pocket, the self-healing system will be your best friend -- just try not to rack your brain over how a phone can possibly heal itself like that. The G Flex runs on Android (Jelly Bean) and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip, which was specifically designed for premium smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs and digital media adapters.

The phone fits naturally in the curve of your hand or against your cheek, so you’ll never have to suffer neck cranes from trying to hold it up with your shoulder. The G Flex is a sleek, compact and flexible creation that’ll shape the future for smartphone models to come.
Trend Themes
1. Curved Smartphone Displays - Curved, flexible displays are the future of smartphones, with potential for even more advanced designs.
2. Self-healing Materials - Self-healing materials such as the LG G Flex's back panel have the potential to revolutionize the design of technology products, increasing durability and extending the lifespan of electronics.
3. Customized Hardware for Mobile Devices - Companies like Qualcomm, who designed the Snapdragon processor specifically for premium mobile devices, are poised to become vital partners for innovation in the mobile industry.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Technology - Mobile technology companies have the opportunity to explore new designs and materials for smartphones that take advantage of recent breakthroughs in flexible displays and self-healing materials.
2. Electronics Manufacturing - The rise of customizable hardware platforms like Qualcomm's Snapdragon present an opportunity for electronics manufacturers to create more sophisticated and specialized products.
3. Consumer Electronics Retail - Consumer electronics retailers can capitalize on the popularity of highly-advanced mobile devices like LG's G Flex, while also exploring new materials for other products that can improve durability and quality.
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