Motorola introduced a concept phone with a rolling display, offering increased screen space and multitasking potential.
OnePlus unveiled a concept phone with Cryo Flux liquid cooling technology, although its practical applications and availability are uncertain.
Techno released an affordable foldable phone, potentially making foldable phones more accessible to consumers.
Google's Pixel line is rumored to be releasing a foldable phone, reflecting the growing interest in this category of devices.
Deep dives
Motorola Riser: A Concept Phone with a Rolling Display
Motorola introduced a concept phone called the Moto Riser, which features a rolling display that extends its vertical height. The unique aspect ratio of the display allows for increased screen space and potentially offers new possibilities for multitasking and content consumption. While the concept phone showcases an intriguing design, it is uncertain if it will ever come to market.
OnePlus Develops a Concept Phone with Cryo Flux Liquid Cooling
OnePlus unveiled a concept phone that incorporates Cryo Flux liquid cooling technology. The phone features transparent channels filled with liquid that flow through the back of the device, with LED lights illuminating the liquid movement. While the concept highlights the visual appeal of liquid cooling, it currently does not provide a significant advantage in terms of temperature reduction or charging speed. The finished version of Cryo Flux is expected to optimize cooling capabilities, but the practical applications and potential commercial availability of this concept remain uncertain.
Techno Launches a Unique $1,000 Folding Phone
Techno introduced a foldable phone that competes with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. Priced under $1,000, this smartphone offers a large screen that can be folded into a more compact size. While the details about its specifications are limited, Techno's affordable pricing strategy could make foldable phones more accessible to a wider range of consumers.
Pixel Fold Likely to Arrive in the Market
A new foldable phone, possibly called the Pixel Fold, is expected to be released by Google's Pixel line. While specific details about the device remain undisclosed, several reports suggest that Google plans to enter the foldable phone arena. The potential introduction of a Pixel Fold reflects the growing interest in foldable phones and their potential to offer unique experiences to users.
Anticipation for a Best Folding Phone Category
With the increasing number of foldable phones hitting the market, there is a possibility that a dedicated Best Folding Phone category will be established. As more manufacturers introduce their foldable phone offerings, it is expected that the competition will intensify, giving consumers a wider range of options to choose from. The innovative designs and features of foldable phones are likely to make this category a significant part of the tech industry going forward.
Apple's Clean Energy Charging Feature
Apple has introduced a new battery health setting called clean energy charging, which aims to reduce carbon footprint. The feature detects if the user's iPhone is charging from clean energy sources and waits until cleaner energy is available to start or speed up the charging process. This opt-out feature is enabled by default for all iPhones in the US that have updated their software. While some users appreciate the positive environmental impact, others have chosen to turn off the feature due to concerns about charging delays or interruptions.
Rivian's Previous Name and And Its Opt-Out Feature
Before being named Rivian, the company was initially known as Mainstream Motors and later as Avera Automotive. The new name, Rivian, is a wordplay on Indian River in Florida, where the CEO grew up. Despite the company's name change, discussions in the podcast episode focus mainly on its latest opt-out feature, which allows the iPhone to connect with a Windows computer via Bluetooth, enabling users to access messages and text from their computer. While this feature offers convenience for iPhone users with Windows laptops, it currently has limitations such as the lack of message history, inability to send images, and the absence of group messaging.
This week Tesla opened up a few of its chargers to non-Tesla EV's so, of course, Marques had to test it out. He tells Andrew and David all about his trip to the charger before digging into some of the weirdest tech we're seeing out of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. They debate whether any of these features will find their way into real products before talking about a few random news pieces from the week.
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Autofocus video about chargers: https://bit.ly/Autofocusteslachargers
