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Royole's bendy-screen FlexPai phone unveiled in China

Royole's bendy-screen FlexPai phone unveiled in China

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A little-known California-based company has laid claim to creating the "world's first foldable phone".Royole Corporation - a specialist in manufacturing flexible displays - unveiled the FlexPai handset at an event in Beijing.When opened, the device presents a single display measuring 7.8in (19.8cm) - bigger than many tablets. But when folded up, it presents three separate smaller screens - on the front, rear and spine of the device.The six-year-old company said it would hold three "flash sales" to consumers in China on 1 November to offer the first product run. The phones will be priced between 8,999 and 12,999 yuan ($ 1,290 to $ 1,863; £1,011 to £1,460) dep...