It folds and extends: TCL unveils its unique Fold 'n Roll smartphone tablet
Miscellaneous / / April 15, 2021
It comes in three sizes for every occasion.
A year ago TCL showed a smartphone with a sliding screen and a tablet that can be folded in three. Now the manufacturer demonstrated a concept that combines the technologies of both devices. The name of this hybrid is appropriate - Fold 'n Roll.
When fully folded, the gadget is a smartphone with a 6.87-inch screen. If you unbend it, you get a compact tablet with a diagonal of 8.85 inches, and if you also turn on the sliding mechanism, then one of the parts of the device will expand, increasing the screen to 10 inches.
In the latter case, the enlargement of the display is achieved by unfolding the matrix, part of which is initially hidden in the case literally in a roll. Well, the first turn is answered by special DragonHinge hinges, which allow the display to bend multiple times.
The manufacturer did not provide any additional data on the new product. The Fold 'n Roll is now an experimental concept for the company. However, before the end of this year, TCL promises to release the first mass-produced bendable gadget.
It is likely that this will be the first affordable hybrid that will not have to compete with the counterparts of the high-end segment from Samsung and Huawei.