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  Technology   Mobiles & Tabs  19 Jan 2018  New LG patent brings a folding phone that converts into a tablet

New LG patent brings a folding phone that converts into a tablet

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Published : Jan 19, 2018, 8:25 pm IST
Updated : Jan 19, 2018, 8:25 pm IST

The company files two different variants of the patent at World Intellectual Property Organization.

LG's foldable phone patent which can be turned into tablet as well. (Image: LG)
 LG's foldable phone patent which can be turned into tablet as well. (Image: LG)

LG files two unique versions of a patent one of which seems to be a folding phone which can be morphed into a tablet as well. This design patent has been filed at World Intellectual Property Organization.

The first model seems to be a foldable phone that features a camera component on the rear, which when folded; the device can display information like the time and date on the front.

lg foldableImage : LG

lg foldable Image : LG

The second version mimics the previous one, except when the phone is folded, it has a cover which doesn’t cover the rear completely leaving an always-on display to show time, date and notifications. The rear of the device also has a camera module.

lg foldableImage : LG

lg foldableImage : LG

However, it is necessary to mention that it's still unclear whether and when LG will release such a device. Samsung has also filed similar patent recently which u can check here. Who knows, these may be the future of smartphones, at least we can hope so.

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