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Squeezable Selfie Smartphones

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The ZTE Nubia Z9 Takes Selfies When Squeezed

— June 8, 2015 — Tech
The ZTE Nubia Z9 is a smartphone that is only the latest in an increasingly long line of phones that seem to be doing their best to minimize and even eliminate bezels. This phone has a 5.2-inch display that boasts a 1080p resolution, and seems to stretch very close to the very edge of the device.

This phone features an array of high-end specs. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 810 processor, a 16-megapixel rear camera and a 2,900 mAh battery. It runs on the Android 5.0 Lollipop system and is available with either 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, while its highest-end model even features a finger print sensor.

The phone also features other differentiating features, such as the ability to activate the camera by tilting the phone sideways, as well as the ability to take a selfie by squeezing the phone. Seeing as how it can be difficult to hit the 'capture' button smartphone cameras while lining up a selfie, the squeeze option comes across as a useful feature and much more than just some gimmick.
Trend Themes
1. Bezel-less Screens - The trend towards bezel-less screens on smartphones continues, opening up opportunities for companies who can further push the boundaries of screen-to-body ratio.
2. Gesture-based Interactions - The option to activate the camera or take a selfie through gestures, like tilting the phone or squeezing it, is a growing trend that highlights the potential for more intuitive interactions on smartphones.
3. Biometric Sensors - The use of biometric sensors, such as the fingerprint sensor on the ZTE Nubia Z9, is an expanding trend that presents opportunities for innovative security, payment, and authentication applications.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - The design of smartphone devices will continue to evolve to further reduce the physical boundaries of the screen and explore gestural and biometric interactions.
2. Camera Technology - Smartphone cameras are becoming increasingly advanced, meaning the development of new features like gesture and squeeze-based photo-taking is a growing area of research and innovation.
3. Mobile Security - As more smartphones feature biometric security, the opportunity for secure and convenient authentication presents itself across various industries like banking, travel, and e-commerce.
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