Samsung patent suggests smartwatch with flexible screen is coming
posted by Alan F.
/ Aug 03, 2013, 3:11 PM
Remembering the advantage that Apple had for years in the tablet market since it seemed to create the product itself with the launch of the OG iPad, Samsung is in a race to get its smartwatch out before Apple launches the iWatch. Smartwatches are not a new product of course, but this generation of the product is expected to offer more extensive smartphone-type functionality.
Samsung smartwatch patent
source: SamMobile via AndroidAuthority
28 Comments
1. Shatter
Posts: 2036; Member since: May 29, 2013
Made of plastic?
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 3:18 PM 6
3. networkdood
Posts: 6330; Member since: Mar 31, 2010
Iphones shatter quite easily and Apple makes a killing from their apple+ warranty deal. I own nexus, Samsung, and moto android devices and all three have proven to be quiet sturdy, with the RAZR being the best in 'sturdiness'.
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 3:22 PM 8
27. selena1000
Posts: 85; Member since: Mar 14, 2013
iphone is way durable than s4 and s3. do some fu**ing research before posting a comment :-)
posted on Aug 04, 2013, 12:23 PM 0
6. ebubekir26
Posts: 337; Member since: Dec 21, 2012
so what? it's more durable.
haters know it but still make fun of it.
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 3:59 PM 9
8. roscuthiii
Posts: 2383; Member since: Jul 18, 2010
Steel's nice and all, but can't a guy get a little titanium or magnesium alloy love?
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 5:00 PM 4
28. InspectorGadget80 unregistered
I'm sure the iwatch will be made out of glass and be VERY EXPENSIVE.
posted on Aug 04, 2013, 4:44 PM 0
2. networkdood
Posts: 6330; Member since: Mar 31, 2010
So, I have not owned a watch in 31 years. What value added are these new watches from Apple, Samsung, etc?
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 3:19 PM 2
5. roscuthiii
Posts: 2383; Member since: Jul 18, 2010
Really none... just a hot new gadget to have and show off. Looking at texts on a watch only takes a miniscule amount less effort then picking up my phone. Of course that conteracted by having to take the time to read texts on a much smaller screen.
I guess you can access your music playlists, but again... almost the same amount of effort as looking at a phone and the phone will have much better menu access.
The Hot Watch says you can make calls, but then again, you'd have to cup your hand over your ear and basically talk to yourself.
There's already a social stigmatism about people using bluetooth earpieces... can you imagine the one that will be assigned to the guy talking to his empty hand?
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 3:54 PM 0
11. InspectorGadget80 unregistered
I'm waiting for the SONY SMART WATCH 2 water resistant with it's signature silver power button
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 8:47 PM 0
10. EXkurogane
Posts: 863; Member since: Mar 07, 2013
Latest leak! It looks like a 1.5 inch Galaxy S4, with a home button in the middle, complete with cheap plastic build. /s
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 8:44 PM 0
21. WHoyton1
Posts: 1635; Member since: Feb 21, 2013
yes because what else can be a flexible disply be made out of? retard why are you always hating?
posted on Aug 04, 2013, 4:11 AM 0
23. MistB
Posts: 581; Member since: Jul 07, 2012
Just ignore the small minded mentality, it's because this will be unveiled alongside the Note 3 and will eclipse whatever Sony/HTC will be unveiling. Notice how the Sony Smartwatch has already been forgotten and how quiet the coverage on the Z Ultra has gone, but when the note 3 and this flexible watch come out with the world's media in awe, the fanboys will be spitting out acid once again at how their so called Honami stole the show.
posted on Aug 04, 2013, 7:53 AM 2
13. xperiaDROID
Posts: 5629; Member since: Mar 08, 2013
Let's hope that it won't have any S-Plode or S-Bomb features. lol
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 9:33 PM 0
15. SonyFindOneDroidple
Posts: 865; Member since: May 11, 2013
Havent you realized that those explosions are actually the fault of third-party accessories?? Dumb
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 10:14 PM 12
16. xperiaDROID
Posts: 5629; Member since: Mar 08, 2013
No sh!t, Sherlock.
Humanity has no sense of humor these days, they can't even smile on a joke and calling people dumb.
Smile more, dude!
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 10:29 PM 0
22. ebubekir26
Posts: 337; Member since: Dec 21, 2012
wow turns out you are in fact stupid...
posted on Aug 04, 2013, 7:04 AM 4
14. softfurryanus
Posts: 232; Member since: Jul 09, 2013
Yeah... Not seeing any real benefits to these over a normal smartphone other than that you can wear it. They will have outdated specs, probably less features than a smartphone, and the ones they do have will have to fit on a tiny screen. Plus a large price tag to be expected, no thanks!
posted on Aug 03, 2013, 9:54 PM 0
25. Samsungadroidrules
Posts: 104; Member since: Jul 28, 2013
Samsung haters makes Fun of Polycarbonate covers. Wow, base on the real world experience and tech reviews. S3/S4 lasted longer when it comes to different types of destruction and polycarbonate covers are stronger against scratches but Aluminum/metal DON'T and also Aluminum covers can make an impact to a wifi /network connection. Stop making fun of plastic covers of Samsung, for Billions of people that doesn't matter as long as it feels Classy, has great features like s3/s4 that will be great. Rather than having an Aluminum design but comes out with useless service, outdated Features and O.S. Samsung All the way, KING OF ANDROID!
posted on Aug 04, 2013, 9:57 AM 0
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