First flexible smartphone will be released in China this year

While we've seen prototypes, the first truly flexible smartphone will be released in China later this year.

Chinese startup Moxi Group has developed a flexible smartphone that doubles as a watch. The smartphone will feature a black and white display using e-ink technology. That means it may resemble a Kindle more than an iPhone.

Moxi Group's flexible device will only be sold in China initially, by Executive Vice President Chongsheng Yu told Bloomberg Technology that the company will consider selling it overseas if there's significant demand and interest.

It's expected that the phone will retail for around €680.