What if your mobile device could alter the size of its screen based on what you’re using it for? That’s the future Motorola and Samsung have in mind, as both companies recently showcased concept devices capable of extending or shrinking their displays with the press of a button.
Motorola flaunted its concept at Mobile World Congress in March, while Samsung exhibited a slew of shapeshifting prototypes at CES in January. Such concepts prove phone-makers are thinking about the next evolution of personal devices beyond today’s static touchscreens. They’re even looking beyond foldable phones, which have only been widely available for a little more than three years.
But as eye-catching as these concepts are, it’ll likely be a long time before you’re carrying one around. High prices, engineering and durability challenges and a lack of compelling use cases will likely mean these concepts…
