Nokia malleable batteries patent sparks flexible smartphone rumorsMarch 12, 2014 - 18:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nokia has secured a patent for malleable batteries that roll in on themselves, sparking rumors that the firm is planning to develop a flexible smartphone, Digital Spy said. The batteries, which are capable of taking on a swiss roll-like shape, are designed for use with "multi-function portable electronic devices". The patent filing reads: "Various embodiments of the invention could be used in any suitable type of portable electronic device such as a mobile phone, a gaming device, a music player, a notebook computer, or a personal digital assistant, for example." Nokia patented a similar power cell last year for use with wearable devices, but the new technology is said to be more flexible and versatile. Several curved smartphones have already hit the market, such as the Samsung Galaxy Round and the LG G Flex, but fully malleable hardware is expected to emerge over the next year. Nokia has not officially confirmed that it plans to develop the flexible batteries described in the patent. Related links: Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |