A new LG smartphone has surfaced in reports,
and a (questionable) image gives us an idea of what the this phone could look
like. The new LG device is codenamed: WING, whose form-factor resembles the
letter “T”. Such a device would take the Dual Screen form factor to new heights
with a 4-inch square display that hides under the main one. Flipping the screen
out turns the main display to a horizontal orientation while revealing a new
square display.
This image is obviously (and terribly)
photo-chopped, so you must take this report with a hefty amount of skepticism.
The device is T-shaped when open, and the screen resembles two wings opening
next to the main shape, thus the reason for its codename. The device would
supposedly run a 7-series Snapdragon CPU and is said to equip a 64MP main
camera sensor.
The idea behind the smaller, square (1:1
aspect ratio) display is that it might offer additional information related to
the main screen (said to be 6.8-inches). One example offered by the report was
being able to edit a photo or video that’s previewed on the main screen while
all controls and commands are reserved to the secondary screen. Or imagine
watching a YouTube video in full screen while scrolling through comments on the
second one.
According to the report by ET News, LG is
currently in the development phase of this device with plans to launch it
sometime in H2 of 2020. LG’s already gotten much attention with its new LG
Velvet phones, and LG is no stranger to taking huge risks when it comes to
unique hardware and form factors. This is shaping up to be an interesting year
for LG.
