LG Introduces Caressable Smartphone

Do you want your phone to curve? If you do, should it curve to fit your hand or curve to fit your face? LG has introduced the face-hugging G Flex, believing that's how consumers want their curves. An additional innovation is the self-healing elastic material used on the G Flex's back case -- it supposedly can repair any nicks or cracks caused by wear and tear.
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LG unveils G Flex curved smartphone

South Korean mobile phone maker LG claims that the vertically curved design of its G Flex smartphone is optimised for the average face, to deliver improved voice and sound quality. The curved form increases the sound level by 3dB compared to typical flat smartphones.

The curved design also offers a more reassuring grip and fits more comfortably in the user's back pocket, according to LG. In landscape mode, the display offers an IMAX-like experience, providing accc angle for watching videos or playing games.

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