LG patent hints at foldable smartphone with borderless design

The LG V40 ThinQ

As foldable smartphones draw closer, more and more patents related to the form factor are starting to appear. In the case of this latest one, though, it seems LG is already looking into the design of future iterations.

In the patent in question, LG describes a flexible display that wraps around the frame entirely. This means that, when folded, the device can be used just like a traditional smartphone that boasts a curved edge display à la Samsung – the rear portion of the display is automatically switched off in this ...