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Re:Teardown of unreleased LG Rollable shows why rollable pho... by Already__Taken on Wednesday April 08, 2026 @06:17PM (#47697010)
I don't really care to roll it up but why not an bit soft? To cup in my hand or fitted in my pocket would be nice instead of this brick. We can make lighter thinner phones if they don't need so much rigidity.
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Re:Teardown of unreleased LG Rollable shows why rollable pho... by gambiting on Wednesday April 08, 2026 @07:05PM (#47697336)
The batteries have to be rigid. That's the problem at the moment.
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