Opening the first section allows you to view the clock and your announcements. Another section, you are in selfie mode. Open the device all the way, it is suddenly widescreen display, which is useful for gaming, watching movies or multitasking. Page buttons have different purposes depending on the mode. The design also accommodates a built-in stylus.
The companies also came up with the idea of collecting a pair of devices centered on real wireless earphones. Placing them and their small charging case on the AI speaker converts the audio to the latter. Other devices in the proposed “music-connection” series include a smartwatch and a wireless charger.
It remains to be seen whether these devices will really hit the market. Akin to the LG Wing, which is experimenting with the standard smartphone shape factor in a new way. The slide-phone also stands out from other devices with foldable displays, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.