Chinese consumer maker Oppo says that innovation in the smartphone industry has "hit a wall" and that people are asking, "What's next for smartphones?" The maker teased its first foldable phone named "Find N."
Pete Lau, Oppo's chief product officer, said in a press release that the company is ready to reveal its first foldable phone.
Over the years, foldable phones have grown in popularity, with one of the first to adopt the new trend beingSamsung. According to Lau, foldable smartphones have yet to become a mainstream hit due to many factors, including concerns over durability, software utilization, and more, and that Oppo wanted to change that.
Although a few brands have already introduced foldable devices to the market, barriers such as utility, durability and user experience still prevent foldable devices from becoming a more feasible daily driver for most people. When I returned to OPPO last year, I was excited to lead the team to overcome the final hurdles and turn this dream into reality.
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The Find N has solved the main pain points in previous foldable phones, such as the crease in the display and overall durability, by inventing the best hinge and display designs available today. The folding screen experience will be pushed forward.
Lau said that "new ways of thinking and new approaches to continue innovation are needed" after saying that "smartphone development has reached a limit" and that "faster charging, higher refresh rates, improved cameras, and more, and more, and more, and more, and more, and more
Lau says the name "Find N" represents new possibilities and the next chapter of smartphones. A press release and a picture of the device are included in the release, while a picture of the device is offered in a tweet. Find N will launch on December 15.
Apple is expected to join the foldable phone market in the future. Apple tends to wait until technologies are more mature for mainstream use before releasing a product, so a device of that nature is several years away.
