"The complexity of the internals would have made the Rollable extremely expensive to manufacture, and it would have demanded a high price tag. Asking people to pay Galaxy Z money for an LG phone in 2021 was probably a non-starter."
"Durability is also a big concern. There's just a lot going on inside this phone, with multiple motors, springy arms, tracks, and a screen that has to loop around the back."
"As neat as this phone looks, no one ever pursued the form factor. LG wasn't alone in demoing rollables back then. Motorola, Oppo, and others showed off similar hardware at press events and trade shows."
"Still, no one has released a rollable even as foldables continue to chug along. Were they too fragile? Too expensive? Too loud? Maybe it was a mix of all of the above."
In 2020, LG's mobile division attempted various innovations, including hand gestures and rotating screens, but none succeeded. The Rollable phone, while showcasing impressive engineering, faced high manufacturing costs and durability concerns due to its complex internals. Competing with established brands like Samsung for a premium price was unrealistic. Other companies also showcased rollable designs, but none have successfully launched a rollable device, raising questions about their fragility, cost, and practicality in daily use.
Read at Ars Technica
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