By Shelby Nesmith | Staff writer, Technology editor
You may be thinking “Is there an advantage to having a flexible device? Should I ditch my old phone for this new one? Does it really step out of the cookie cutter type of smartphones”?
Well the answer is yes but it’s not perfected yet.
The whole idea of having a curved phone is very different and has never been done before. The goal of the G Flex is to help reduce glare, fit better in your hand, make sound from the phone louder and that’s pretty much it. I don’t think we should have to buy a whole new phone just to have a suitable fit, blaring sound and slightly im- proved look at what’s on the screen, especially when it only has a 720p display, which isn’t that good. The phone can only be laid flat for a certain amount of time and should not be bent inward or twisted, so you almost have to babysit your phone for it not to break.
One of the perks of this smartphone is its battery life. Since the phone is so large, it has to have a larger battery in return. LG says that it can last up to two or three days on just one charge. The overall layout of the G Flex is just like their G2 with the power and volume button located on back.
Some new features that they have added are Face Detection, QuickTheater, and a self healing cover on the back. With the self healing cover, it isn’t quite effective for scratches but possibly for a dent, as seen on multiple review sites. Also, having this cover is said to attract a lot of dust that can be somewhat tough to remove. The G Flex comes in dark gray and costs on average $299. All in all I say just keep your money and wait for it to be improved.