It became known to journalists that the Chinese TCL company, which owns the rights to manufacture mobile devices under the Palm, BlackBerry and Alcatel brands, is working on at least 5 smartphones equipped with flexible screens. In confirmation of this, the journalists found relevant official graphic models and patents for new items.
Two models, when unfolded, become full-fledged tablets. One folds the display inward, the other outward. Apparently, there is no additional screen on the outside.
Two more gadgets are folding ones. If you unfold them, normal tablets will not work. The display, of course, will stretch, but will not be wide enough. The displays in these models are also folded out and in. The most curious model is the fifth one. This flexible smartphone easily turns into a “smart” watch. The device can be easily worn on the wrist instead of a bracelet. Although it is not known yet how durable and convenient it is.
The dates when the devices will be ready are unknown. TCL has previously promised to release its own folding smartphone in 2020.
