Phone manufacturers have traditionally tried to attract style-conscious consumers with creative phone designs, distinctive colors, and unique cases. However, Honor has introduced a novel concept with the Honor V Purse. This innovative device is not your typical purse, as you can’t store items in it like a traditional one. Instead, it’s a phone designed to be worn like a handbag. What sets it apart is its customizable wallpaper and detachable straps, allowing users to wear it over their shoulder or carry it by hand. Honor envisions it as a step towards electronic devices becoming a new category of fashionable consumer goods.
Unlike most foldable phones that open to reveal two screens merging into one, the V Purse boasts a single screen that wraps around the exterior of the phone. When folded, it creates the illusion of having two screens, one on each side. Notably, this screen remains continuously active. What enhances the device’s fashion appeal is the ability to change the always-on-display wallpaper on both sides to match the user’s daily outfit. Users can also add chain-link straps and pearl handles, among other designs that attach to the phone. Some wallpapers even offer interactive elements, such as a furry one that responds to touch by moving across the screen.
Furthermore, the V Purse introduces bracelet wallpapers with interactive charms. For instance, touching the camera charm opens the camera app, while the music note charm directs users to the default music player. These features showcase Honor’s creativity, but there are concerns about potential battery drain due to the always-on display, which users would likely leave active for most of the day to showcase the wallpapers.
When asked about battery life and technical details, Honor emphasized that the focus of the V Purse is on its folding mechanism and its identity as a wearable device rather than its hardware specifications. Durability is also a concern due to the device’s permanently exposed screen.
Interestingly, the V Purse bears a resemblance to Huawei’s 2019 Mate X, featuring a sleek wraparound design. However, it differs from Honor’s recent foldable phones, which have an inward-folding design and an additional front display.
In conclusion, the Honor V Purse represents a unique concept that seamlessly integrates smartphone technology with fashion. While its availability to the public remains uncertain, it provides a glimpse into a potential future for foldable devices. It may appeal to individuals seeking to make a distinctive fashion statement, provided it offers the right price point, robust hardware, and satisfactory battery life.
(Source: CNET | The Verge)
