Upgrading a Mac for faster networking, such as moving from 10-gigabit to 25-gigabit Ethernet, can be prohibitively expensive due to the high cost of Thunderbolt adapters. Jeff Geerling highlights a cost-effective alternative by repurposing server pull hardware and using fiber optic cables to achieve similar performance. This method offers a practical way to enhance connectivity […]
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The idea of merging a smartwatch and a smartphone into a single device has been floating around the industry for years, mostly because the obvious inconvenience is right there: two screens on two separate devices, one tiny and worn on the wrist, the other large and kept in a pocket, each doing essentially half the job the other can’t. The logical question is whether one of those devices could do both jobs depending on the situation.
Motorola’s latest patent, officially registered as US12,693,705 under the title “Pivoting wearable reconfigurable screen,” proposes exactly that. The device starts on the wrist as a conventional smartwatch, its flexible display curved around the band. When more screen real estate is needed, the strap pivots and unfolds, flattening into a short, wide display format that functions as a handheld device. A third configuration folds the bottom quarter into an “L” shape, turning the unit into a self-standing desk display.
Designer: Motorola (via Burnplate, David Kowalski/xeaks7)
The mechanism that makes it possible is the strap itself. Rather than housing a traditional watch face with a fixed display, almost the entire outer surface of the band carries a flexible screen. Worn, it reads like a standard wearable. Removed and unfolded, that same surface becomes the display area of a compact, landscape-oriented device. The pivot point is what separates this from simply being a wrist-wrap phone like earlier concepts.
That distinction matters because Nubia tried the wrist-phone idea back in 2018 with the Alpha, and the result was a fascinating but limited object. The Alpha wrapped a 4.01-inch OLED display around the upper wrist, delivering more screen real estate than any smartwatch before it, but the display stayed wrapped. It curved beautifully, could make calls, take photos, and run apps, but it never transformed into anything. The watch was the watch, full stop.
Nubia Alpha
Motorola’s patent reverses the logic. Rather than making a phone you can wear, it proposes a watch you can unfold. The distinction isn’t purely semantic. A device that starts as a watch and transforms into a handheld is solving a different problem than one that starts as a phone and straps to your wrist. The first carries a reasonable identity in both states; the second always feels like a compromise in one of them.
Nubia Alpha
The Nubia Alpha’s sticking point wasn’t the display, which was genuinely impressive and ahead of its time. It was the software, the battery, and the form factor’s limits in practice. Nubia never took the concept further after the original and a 2020 follow-up. The flexible display remained horizontal and wrist-bound, never taking the step toward becoming a genuinely detachable, self-sufficient screen.
Whether Motorola’s patented concept eventually ships as a real device is a separate question entirely. Patents are filed routinely without becoming products, and this one would require flexible display technology durable enough to handle daily wrist bending and regular unfolding, a battery that fits within strap dimensions, and software that transitions cleanly between modes. None of those are trivial problems.
Still, the direction of thinking has clearly shifted since 2018. Nubia asked what happens when a smartphone lives on your wrist. Motorola is asking what happens when a watch becomes a screen the moment you need one.
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Apple has yet to release the new iOS 27 Beta 5; it was expected this week. For years, Apple has maintained a predictable rhythm, releasing beta updates either weekly or bi-weekly. However, this marks the first significant disruption in two years, sparking curiosity among developers and users alike. While the delay has raised questions, the […]
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Apple is poised to reshape the smartphone industry with the launch of the iPhone Ultra, a foldable device that challenges the core principles of the iPhone legacy. This strategic move comes at a critical juncture as the company grapples with market saturation and a maturing customer base. By introducing a product that combines innovative technology […]
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Samsung is poised to transform the foldable smartphone market with the anticipated release of five next-generation devices in the latter half of 2027. Among these, the Galaxy Z Trifold 2 stands out as a pioneering triple-folding smartphone, designed to set a new benchmark in mobile technology. With advancements in foldable designs, rollable OLED displays and […]
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The Google Pixel Watch 5 refines its predecessor’s foundation with meaningful updates that enhance performance, usability and health tracking capabilities. Powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor, the watch delivers smoother multitasking and improved battery efficiency, making sure a more reliable experience for daily use. TechAvid highlights how the device doubles its memory and […]
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When your iPhone’s Face ID stops functioning, it can disrupt your daily activities, especially if you rely on it for unlocking your device or accessing apps. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue. Whether it’s a minor obstruction or a more serious hardware problem, these solutions […]
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Mac users often overlook simple adjustments that can dramatically improve everyday file management. Crazy Errors highlights one such strategy: customizing the Finder toolbar to streamline access to frequently used apps and shortcuts. For example, dragging an app like Preview or Photos directly into the toolbar allows you to open files instantly by dropping them onto […]
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