When I heard about the Softbank Folding Smartphone, I got excited even though there's no possible way it'll hit North American markets. First off, the Japanese company is bringing back a style that's been forgotten ever since touchscreens and sliders took over. Secondly, it's from Softbank, so you can bet on the fact that not only will the phone look fantastic, but also that the technical aspects will definitely not disappoint.
The Softbank Folding Smartphone will be the very first flip style-mobile to hit the market. It'll sport a 3.4-inch touchscreen and it'll run on the Google Android operating system. There will also be a high resolution camera featured on the phone and with that, the mobile will also be waterproof. Look for this bad boy to hit Asia around mid-June.
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The Softbank Folding Smartphone is the First High-Tech Flip-Style Mobile
Trend Themes
1. Revival of Flip-style Mobiles - Opportunity for companies to tap into the nostalgic appeal of flip-style smartphones and create innovative designs with modern features.
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Industry Implications
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