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First transparent smartphone by Polytron Technologies

Catwell
Catwell
6 Feb 2013

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Polytron Technologies prototype clear-phone (via Polytron)

 

 

Smartphones have been pushing the envelope of our technological capabilities most notably symbolized by the Steve Jobs led Apple powerhouse up to present-day. They are considered the most influential technology on everyone’s list. Samsung recently introduced its flexible OLED screen, which offers us a taste of what is on the frontier of smartphone evolution. The Taiwanese company Polytron has now stepped into the fray to give us a preview of what a futuristic, sci-fi tech infused phone may one day look like.

 

 

Polytron Technologies, a worldwide leader and manufacturer of optical and electronic vision glass, recently unveiled the world’s first transparent phone. Yes sci-fi lovers, the first iteration of Tony Stark’s phone has been created. Though only a prototype, it is clear from the images released that not all of the phones components are yet capable of being transparent. The device is essentially a phone-shaped piece of glass with a small, cen

 

 

The smartphone industry is assuredly fiercely competitive, and any technological edge a manufacturer can get is sure to earn them a handful of interested consumers. Though the benefits of a transparent phone are not immediately apparent at this time, Polytron remains hopeful by stating that the technology may be available by the end of 2013. The time frame might be a stretch, but the results are there nonetheless - reality is plowing full-steam ahead toward the technological possibilities predicted in many of our favorite sci-fi media.



Maybe if we can somehow get these smartphone manufacturing companies to collaborate, Tony Stark’s phone would be a reality.

 

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Tony Stark and his clear smartphone, from LG, by the way. (via Ironman 2)

 

 

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  • andrewk182
    andrewk182 over 12 years ago

    great idea but for those that look at adult site's. But It has a lot of promise for this kind of product

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    vsluiter over 12 years ago

    Hmmm..  Now everyone sitting opposite to you in the train can see which promiscuous sites you're visiting image

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    Former Member over 12 years ago

    It looks promising, but how will you see the display if it's hard to see while indoors?  Current displays are hard enough to see outdoors for many phones.




    It looks promising, but how will you see the display if it's hard to see while indoors?  Current displays are hard enough to see outdoors for many phones.

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  • DAB
    DAB over 12 years ago

    Once you release the idea, it is only a matter of time before the idea evolves into a product.

     

    In my early years, the *** Tracey video/phone watch was all the rage.  Guess what?  You could do it today if we had the bandwidth.  There is nothing to stop you from using SKYPE on your smart phone.

     

    Who knows what the next good idea will bring.

     

    DAB

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