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TECNO really wants to make phones less boring

TECNO showcased different concepts at MWC 2025, including alternative materials and color-changing phones.

(Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)On display were several dummy models made using various materials, with the idea being to use sustainable or renewable options for phone designs. It essentially turns a phone's back panel into a video player with a high DPI and refresh rate, although it reminded me a lot of an E Ink display. The company unveiled this at CES and integrated it into the Phantom V Flip 2, embedding ultra-fine optical fibers and LED lights in a smartphone back cover.

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