LG patents a three-piece, two-display foldable screen phone design with no ports

10 August 2019
The Z-FOLD concept is nothing short of futuristic and could offer hints into LG's ongoing work on foldable tech.

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No ports = less functionality

    I was wondering when we'd see a Z-Fold design. I certainly dig this concept, but i'm not impressed with LG's execution here (even as a patent). It should be a single seamless display with 2 folds, so that there's no obtrusive bezel in-between. When executed right, such a folding phone would turn out a wonderful multimedia device.

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      • Anonymous
      • Njx
      • 10 Aug 2019

      Is it you Pro, 10 Aug 2019Why smartphone become even more expensive? Yes patent play ... moreMore money

        This is a great great idea for a foldable phone LG
        and the part where you use this as a phone, can be glass and not plastic since it won't fold
        i wish you can just hide the phone part when used in tablet mode since it looks weird to have two separate screens

          Kangal, 10 Aug 2019Keep It Simple, Stupid ! ...the more folds, the more are... more'...the more folds, the more areas of weakness.'

          Just one fold, open your eyes. And secondary display.

            Why smartphone become even more expensive? Yes patent play the main role?

              Dear haters pls dont be jealous....its not funny at all......look at LG rollable TV...

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                • GrahamD
                • BiP
                • 10 Aug 2019

                LG should be trying to improve their updates to their existing phones instead of coming out with these wacky ideas.

                  This honestly looks funny

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                    • Adul Al Salami Kebab
                    • nrX
                    • 10 Aug 2019

                    Cute, but why tough?

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                      • Fadli
                      • Kxb
                      • 10 Aug 2019

                      Is it simple?

                        Keep It Simple, Stupid !

                        ...the more folds, the more areas of weakness.
                        So while people might be lucky enough tolerate a single-folding device like a Huawei Mate Fold, they aren't ready for something crazier than that because it will not be upto the rigorous challenges of everyday torture (physical, vibration, temperature, moisture, oil/contamination, magnetism etc etc).

                        I think almost all people rather have a sturdy phone, has no moving parts, would last a long time, and is very compact. This would likely be a Flat phone protected with a Tempered Glass Protector, Sides and Chassis made from Aluminium (or better), and a non-fragile backplate. And to have it last a long time, it would probably use a great IPS display, with a Removable Battery, Modular components (ports/buttons/screen etc etc), Unlocked Bootloader and AndroidOne. To keep it compact, it would probably be a 16:9 screen, with Slim Bezels that holds all the sensors, cameras, and front-firing stereo loudspeakers. Just because the phone might look like something from 2015 doesn't mean it needs to have outdated hardware specifications.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • LaT
                          • 10 Aug 2019

                          Another example of how ridiculous the patent system is...

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