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Solar-Powered Phone Screens

Qualcomm Plans to Use Mirasol Display Screens On its Phones

— May 23, 2013 — Tech
Qualcomm plans to make smartphones with Mirasol display screens, which are perfect for outdoor usage. Unlike an LCD screen that uses a backlight source, the Mirasol feeds off an external light to illuminate its images. This technology is six times more power efficient than LCD and OLED screens, according to Qualcomm.

Because reflective display technology reacts to external light, a smartphone with Mirasol display will always be "on". Qualcomm's phone will produce sharper pictures than those of multiple competing phones.

The new Qualcomm phone is 2560 x 1440 in resolution, 5.1 inches diagonally at 576 pixels per inch. Qualcomm's smartphone display prototype is planning to be mass produced in a few years, but for now, it remains just a cool concept.
Trend Themes
1. Reflective Display Technology - Reflective display technology could disrupt the smartphone industry by providing a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional LCD and OLED screens.
2. Outdoor-friendly Screens - The development of outdoor-friendly phone screens could create opportunities for businesses involved in the outdoor advertising and tourism industries.
3. High-resolution Displays - The trend towards high-resolution smartphone displays presents an opportunity for companies involved in the development of new display technologies or applications that require high-quality visuals.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - Companies involved in the manufacturing of smartphones could capitalize on reflective display technology to create more energy-efficient and versatile devices.
2. Outdoor Advertising - Reflective display technology could be used to create more effective and energy-efficient outdoor advertisements, providing opportunities for companies involved in the outdoor advertising industry.
3. Tourism - Outdoor-friendly phone screens could enhance the experience of tourists, providing opportunities for companies involved in the tourism industry to integrate this technology into their operations.
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