The first new smartphone unveiled at CES 2015 is the LG G Flex 2, a follow-up to the LG G Flex which was displayed at CES 2014. This smartphone includes the curved and flexible form of the original phone, but features upgraded hardware and software.
The phone has a self-healing back plate that can recover from scratches and scuff marks in a matter of minutes. In terms of display, it actually offers a slightly smaller screen than the original G Flex but features an improved 403 pixels per inch.
Another highlight of the phone is its selfie cam, which is activated by gesture control. Simply hold the phone out to take a selfie and hold your hand up to initiate a three-second countdown that gives you time to strike the perfect duck face or serious gangster pose before the camera takes your selfie.
Curved Smartphones
The Flexible LG G Flex 2 is Grabbing Eyeballs at CES 2015
Trend Themes
1. Curved Displays - The trend of curved displays offers an opportunity for innovative and more immersive forms of content consumption.
2. Gesture Control - Gesture-controlled features in devices provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for user experience advancements.
3. Self-healing Materials - The growing trend of self-healing materials presents an opportunity for extending the lifespan of devices and reducing electronic waste.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Devices - The mobile device industry can harness the trend of curved displays and self-healing materials to differentiate their products and attract customers.
2. Consumer Electronics - Gesture control technology can be integrated into a wide variety of consumer electronics such as TVs and laptops, providing an opportunity for innovation.
3. Manufacturing - The trend of self-healing materials in manufacturing offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating more durable products and reducing maintenance costs.