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Slick Foldable Phone Concepts

Xiaomi Reveals a Device That Merges the Phone and Tablet Experiences

— January 23, 2019 — Tech
Consumers have been teased with yet another foldable phone concept and this time the prototype is designed by Xiaomi. The device is exhibited through a video with company co-founder Lin Bin who is filmed interacting with a tablet-sized screen that is quickly folded into a phone silhouette and the UI is automatically resized to fit the new dimensions.

Companies like Royola and Samsung have submitted their foldable phone concept designs, however, Xiaomi is also gaining immense popularity for its prototype. Techspot went as far as to qualify the flexible product as "one of the best implementations of the design [they've] seen to date" -- at first glance at least.

Xiaomi is currently deciding on a name for its foldable phone concept and the current choice is split between the 'Mi Dual Flex' or the 'Mi MIX Flex.'
Trend Themes
1. Foldable Phone Concepts - More companies are entering the foldable phone market with unique designs and features, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in smartphone technology.
2. Flexible Screens - Advancements in flexible screen technology are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in consumer electronics, potentially shaking up industries from smartphones to wearables.
3. Multifunctional Devices - The merging of phone and tablet experiences in Xiaomi's foldable phone concept hints at a growing trend towards multifunctional devices that offer consumers greater convenience and versatility.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone - The rise of foldable phone concepts is disrupting the traditional smartphone market, creating opportunities for new players and challenging established companies to innovate or risk obsolescence.
2. Consumer Electronics - Advancements in flexible screen technology could be applied to a variety of devices beyond smartphones, from televisions to smart home appliances, creating new possibilities and challenges for the consumer electronics industry.
3. Product Design - Xiaomi's foldable phone concept is a prime example of how innovative product design can create new categories and disrupt established markets, inspiring other companies to follow suit and push the boundaries of what is possible.
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