Clamshell design
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Clamshell design is a form factor commonly used in the design of electronic devices and other manufactured objects. It is inspired by the morphology of the clam. The form factor has been applied to ha
The clamshell form factor is based on (and named after) the hinged design of the clam.
Emerson Cordless Travel Clock Radio (model 31P70), Japan (1960s)
StarTrek Communicator (replica of late 1960s design)
Brionvega TS 502 radio, Museum of science and technology, Milan (1963)
Foldable smartphone
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A foldable smartphone is a smartphone with a folding form factor. While folding designs have been used previously in clamshell or "flip phone" models, the term "foldable" now generally refers to a new
Clamshell design
…or durability over smartphones. In 2019, a new style of clamshell phones began to emerge using rollable OLED displays, most often referred to as "foldable smartphones". These also overlap with the slate form factor. Motorola unveiled the new Motorola Razr in November 2019, the first major product in this style, which…
Samsung Galaxy Z series foldable smartphones (front view)
Samsung Galaxy Z series foldable smartphones (back view)
The Kyocera Echo is a precursor to the current generation of foldable smartphones
An open Samsung Galaxy Fold