Flexible Touchscreen

Although touchscreens have been out for a very long period of time, there has been speculation on whether or not you could create a touchscreen that could bend. It does seem rather odd to have something like this, but the potential uses of this feature could be particularly beneficial. Apple has been working on the new iWatch, which is an LCD screen display watch that can obviously wrap around the wrist. This does seem quite gimmicky, but it is potentially a new concept for a smartphone. With the ability to perform similar tasks to an iPhone or iPad, it could possibly be the next best thing to hit the market. 

However, there are a few downsides to this or potential hitches. Firstly, the methods of charging the battery could be difficult, as the device is described as being very thin, that Lightning or Micro/Mini-USB connectors wouldn't be possible to use (so solar charging?). Secondly, durability factors as it seems that it will be a pretty fragile device. Lastly, does it have a fixed curvature or will it naturally bend, as this will be a big decision factor for most users. 

Typically anybody above the age of 5 would be interested in this. Although the interface is still a form of touchscreen, will the flexible/bend factor make this more useful than it already is?

Flexible Technology in motion