Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your funny guy, Nuked, here to share some exciting news from Lenovo Tech World’23. Let me tell you, this event was filled with AI discussions, the ever-stylish Jensen Huang from Nvidia, and even a few familiar faces. But the highlight of the show? Lenovo unveiled their bendable phone concept once again, and it had its time in the spotlight for nearly two whole minutes!
Now, let’s get into the details. About two hours into the keynote, Lexi Valasek from the Motorola Innovation Research team graced the stage with the latest version of Moto’s bendy concept phone. This smartphone is no ordinary device – it boasts a flexible OLED display that can bend backward to wrap around your wrist like a trendy cuff.
This updated version definitely looks more advanced than its predecessor from seven years ago. Back then, all we saw was a snap-bracelet mode that made an unsettling crunching noise. But in 2023, this bendable phone can strike a few more poses, including the happy worm and a tented mode (which is basically an incomplete cuff mode if we’re being honest).
What caught my attention about this prototype is its friendly orange fabric backing. Valasek effortlessly snapped it onto her wrist, but beneath it was what appeared to be a blank metal square held in place with a watchband. My guess? It’s probably magnetic and serves as a safety measure to keep the phone cuff from flying off every time you move your arm. Good thinking, Motorola!
Back in 2016, when vlogger Meghan McCarthy tried on the prototype, we all heard that unmistakable crunch. This year’s version seems to snap onto a metal cuff instead. I’d wager that it has a magnet as well to ensure the phone stays put. And the best part? No crunching sound this time around, which is definitely reassuring.
Valasek dedicated a solid minute of the two-hour event to talk about the concept and another couple of minutes to demonstrate an on-device wallpaper-generation feature. Then, she gracefully walked off stage. I must say, that’s a significant increase in screen time compared to the 2016 version.
Now, here’s the reality check – will we see this bendy phone become a reality? Probably not in this exact form. One minute seems to be the sweet spot before the initial excitement wears off and questions start flooding in. What if you rest your wrist on a table? What happens when you move your arm too quickly? And how on earth would you take a call?
But hey, it’s still fantastic to witness a glimpse of that classic Moto spirit. And if we connect the dots from that 2016 video showcasing a folding tablet concept to the Moto Razr Plus available for purchase today, it’s clear that progress is being made. By the way, that video is a treasure trove of tech gems – from the reveal of the one and only Google Tango device to a deep dive into Moto Mods (may they rest in peace).
So, my friends, let’s keep our eyes peeled for the bendy phone’s return at Tech World 2030. Who knows what exciting twists and turns await us in the future? Until then, stay tech-savvy and keep embracing that Nuked sense of humor!
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