# Foldable Tech Technology brands are launching devices that can be folded for portability. By [Grace Mahas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Grace.Mahas), VP of Content & Insights | Published Mar 9, 2021 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/foldable-tech1 ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Foldable Tech trend? **Foldable Tech:** Influential technology brands are launching devices–like televisions, tablets, and smartphones–that can be folded for easy portability. These devices prioritize consumer experience, allowing consumers to increase or decrease screen size. ## The consumer insight behind the Foldable Tech trend Consumers are relying on technology more and more for their everyday activities. For many consumers, both professional and personal responsibilities now take place online and the ability to easily and reliably access this information is being prioritized. As a result, consumers are seeking tech solutions that offer portability with an enhanced user experience. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 26, 2020 to Feb 27, 2021 - Published: Mar 9, 2021 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Foldable Tech trend ### Foldable Devices Influential technology brands are launching foldable devices for easy portability that prioritize consumer experience ### Enhanced User Experience Consumers are seeking tech solutions that offer portability and enhanced user experience ### Multitasking Folding devices offer multitasking possibilities to enhance productivity for professional purposes ## What the Foldable Tech trend means for industry ### For Mobile Devices Mobile device companies can take advantage of foldable technology to offer innovative solutions that prioritize user experience ### For Television Technology Television technology can benefit from the use of foldable microLED TVs that offer expanded entertainment in a compact way ### For Home Entertainment Companies in the home entertainment industry can develop products that enhance the user experience and offer easy portability ## Workshop question How can your brand reimagine consumer experience when designing a product or service? ## Trend signals for Foldable Tech Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 31%, activity 64%, freshness 10%. - Popularity: 31% - Activity: 64% - Freshness: 10% ## Examples of the Foldable Tech trend 5 featured examples from Mar 26, 2020 to Feb 27, 2021. - [Triple-Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidephone): The Conceptual 'slide-phone' Offers a Multitude of Experiences (Category: Tech) Implication: The growing trend of foldable smartphones requires innovative manufacturing techniques and technologies. - [Folding MicroLED TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-seed-m1): The C SEED M1 is the World's First Foldable TV of its Kind (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of foldable electronics, as folding components open up innovative new ways to design different products. - [5G-Enabled Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5g): The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Has a Snapdragon 865 Plus Processor (Category: Tech) Implication: Mobile device manufacturers can leverage 5G technology and foldable functionality to innovate their product offerings and meet the evolving consumer needs for flexible, high-perfo… - [Next-Generation Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royole-flexpai-2): The Royole FlexPai 2 Has a Snapdragon 865 5G Processor (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile device manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of foldable smartphones to develop innovative products that cater to consumers' need for portability and versatility. - [Expandable Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-x2): The Huawei Mate X2 was Co-Engineered with Leica (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for mobile device manufacturers to invest in research and development of innovative folding smartphones. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)