Samsung Galaxy S24 design leak is very flat, raising concerns over ergonomics

Design trends tend to be cyclical, especially in fashion where the old becomes new again, eventually. It might take decades or it could just be a matter of years before old designs resurface. In the fast-paced world of smartphones, it was really only a matter of time before the “classic” look became the modern aesthetic. Flat is the new black, so to speak, and proponents of the curved movements have slowly but surely moved over to the old-new trend. That, of course, includes Samsung, though its embrace of flatter sides and edges hasn’t been instant. It seems that it has finally gone all in with next year’s Galaxy S24 flagship, though there are now some questions about whether that shift is sacrificing comfort and ergonomics in exchange for a sleek and more contemporary appearance.

Designer: Steve Hemmerstoffer/OnLeaks (via SmartPrix and GizNext)

Galaxy S24 Plus

Some of the very first smartphones opted for flatter sides, as exhibited by the earliest generations of iPhones. To differentiate, some brands started challenging design and manufacturing practices and employed curved backs, curved sides, or even curved edge screens. Even Apple would start to use some curves at the sides, but it has reverted to its old iconic look to some extent. Unsurprisingly, Samsung has started to do the same and might be finally taking the last step in that direction.

According to renders based on leaked information, the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus will almost be completely flat on all sides. Compared to the Galaxy S23 this year, which had a flat back and a flat screen but with rounded edges, the Galaxy S24’s sides will be flat all throughout. The only curves you’ll see on its body are the corners, which help soften the phone’s harsher appearance just a little bit.

The rest of the Galaxy S24’s design, however, remains largely the same, if the unofficial data is to be believed. There are still only three cameras, and rumors claim they won’t get a significant upgrade next year. These cameras still live on their own, without a camera island to visually group them together. It’s admittedly a simpler and more minimalist design, a small breath of fresh air compared to the growing sizes of camera bumps on phones today.

While this design admittedly has a classic elegance to it, it may also resurrect a still ongoing discussion around the comfort of these flat edges in your hand. Some criticize its sharp corners for cutting into your skin, while others argue that curved edges then to make the phone harder to grasp confidently. Unfortunately, there is no definite answer yet, but at least for now, it seems that flat is back for a good while.

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A foldable pour-over coffee brewer that’s thin enough to fit in your wallet

Meet Pourigami, the world’s smallest coffee-brewer. Designed to be an incredibly creative way to brew coffee no matter where you go, the Pourigami occupies the same amount of space as three credit cards piled one upon the other. Comprising three interlocking metal plates, the Pourigami transforms into a pour-over brewer that can sit on top of your cup, neatly nestling a conical coffee filter in its negative space.

Created by a bunch of people who absolutely loved brewing and consuming cups of coffee, the Pourigami was envisioned as a great way to carry your coffee-brewer with you. Big enough to brew one cup of coffee at a time, small enough to slip into your wallet when you’re done, and light enough to take practically anywhere, Pourigami is made of three uniquely shaped stainless-steel cards that measure just 2.4mm when stacked together. Open them out and dock them within each other and you’ve got yourself a pour-over coffee maker that rests on any cup, and can be used with any #2 size coffee filter. The Pourigami’s triangular shape makes it stable, and the stainless steel build is the perfect choice for its reliability food-grade nature and rustproof-ness.

Measuring at 5.1 inches x 2.5 inches, the Pourigami is a tad bit larger than your credit card, and was designed to fit right into your pocket. Designed to be carried everywhere, the Pourigami is for people who want to be able to get their coffee fix anywhere on the planet… because you’re less likely to find a Starbucks on an outdoor trail, and instant coffee is, well, it isn’t real coffee.

Designer: MiiR

LG Shows off 65-inch OLED TV That Rolls Up Like Paper

Smartphones are reaching their limits as far as acceptable size, but TVs keep pushing the boundaries. Display resolutions get higher, the sizes of our sets get bigger and they get sharper and thinner. There’s no end in site. And to that end, LG has just revealed a unique TV that pushes the boundaries in yet another way – it’s so thin that it can be rolled up like a piece of paper. More like a poster really.

For the moment, this TV is just a concept, but it is an awesome one. It measures 65 inches with a resolution of 4K. The size and specs are perfect for most living rooms. And like I said, it is more or less just a giant electronic poster. Theoretically, you could roll it up and take it with you if you wanted to. So what’s with that clunky and chunky base? This white box is the TV’s home base. When not using the TV, you can roll it back up and store it i tat base, hidden from view.

LG is touting the portability and space saving graces of the TV, but honestly, how often would you pack it up and take it with you? On vacation maybe, but not to work or anything. Still, this could be useful for some situations, and a nice way to hide your TV when it’s not in use.

[via BGR]