During the 2016’s Lenovo Tech World event, Lenovo had showcased a prototype of an Android tablet that could seamlessly folded like a book after which it could appear like a phablet. At the Lenovo Tech World 2017 that was held this week, the Chinese firm demonstrated the foldable Lenovo Folio concept tablet.

The Lenovo Folio concept does not fold inward with the screen facing inside. instead, the Lenovo Folio folds outward which makes both the sides of the screen visible. So, when it is folded, it can be used like a conventional smartphone. Even the edge where it bends can display some information like the Galaxy Note Edge from 2013.

The Snapdragon 800 chipset from 2013 is powering the Lenovo Folio tablet. It features an e-SIM and it is preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS. The size of the flexible screen of the Lenovo Folio varies from 5.5 inches to 7.8 inches. It carries support for a resolution of 1,90 x 1,440 pixels. Other specs of the device are not known.

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There is no confirmation on when Lenovo will be mass producing the Folio device. However, it is good to see that the Chinese firm is ready with a working prototype of a foldable tablet. Since the company has been showcasing the device, it seems that the mass production of the Lenovo Folio may start by next year.

Lenovo is well-known for its Yoga Book. These devices are available in Android and Windows 10 versions. Hence, it is likely that the Lenovo Folio would be also giving in Android and Windows 10 variants.

Lenovo is the first company to debut AR Tango enabled smartphone and 2-in-1 Yoga tablets. The Moto Z phones from the company come with support for modular capabilities. At the 2016 Tech World event, the company had also showcased a bendable phone that could be worn around the wrist. These things show the company is brave enough to launch devices with unconventional features.

Watch the above video and let us know what do you think about the Lenovo’s Folio tablet by sharing your comments below.

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Yesterday was Lenovo’s annual conference, Lenovo Tech World, an event where it showcases its latest innovations and products. The theme of this year’s edition was Artificial Intelligence, though Augmented Reality also got some attention and the venue was Shaghai.

The Chinese electronics giant showcased some pretty interesting products which we think you will find interesting.

Lenovo SmartVest

SmartVest like the name says is a vest that monitors your cardiovascular health. Containing ten sensors that are built into the 12-lead medical-grade garment, it takes record of ECG signals 24-hours a day and notifies you if there is an abnormality. Sport professionals can use it to get accurate and real-time data about their heart rate and variations during activities. An alert notifies the wearer when your cardiac activity is unsafe.

Context Aware Virtual Assistant (CAVA)

CAVA is Lenovo’s virtual assistant that uses deep learning-based face recognition system and natural language understanding to give you important reminders and manage calendar events.

The above is what is available on Lenovo’s website. However, CAVA does more than that. A video demo showed it analyzing flight schedules and offering suggestions to book a cab to the airport. Another scenario showed it analyzing a text message about seeing a movie and offering movie suggestions with the option to pay right away for a ticket.

Lenovo daystAR

daystAR is an AR headset that is cable free and fully independent. So unlike the other AR headset Lenovo is building with Disney for Star Wars, this one doesn’t require you plugging in your phone.

daystAR has a 43º FOV and an independent visual processing unit. It can recognize 3D objects, has remote assistance and multiplayer interaction. Though the promotional image shows a red unit, the one at the event is white.

Lenovo SmartCast+

This is a smart speaker with a projector built-in. SmartCast+ runs Android, so it should be easy for anyone to use. It also has AR capabilities further boosting its interaction and recognition features. With ten-finger multi-touch support, this will be the family’s favorite gadget.

Xiaole

You are not the only one that thinks the name Xiaole, is a mashup of Xiaomi and Lenovo. Xiaole is a platform built for businesses to manage customer service. We were not able to find detailed info on how businesses can sign up on to the platform.

Nevertheless, what Xiaole does is to analyze conversations with customers over time and then provide a customized user experience that customers can access 24 hours a day. It will be able to provide solutions to technical problems customers may be facing with a device (or service).

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There is no mention of when any of these products will be available in the market. They may not be available at all or may arrive in a different form if they do.

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