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We can't deny the fact that Xiaomi's design team is filled with creative people. It is said because they have been trying out all sorts of design when it comes to smartphones. From folding devices to pop-up cameras, they have done it all with fresh and awesome ideas. Now, they are moving forward again with a smartphone that can be folded in a Z shape, or should we say a tablet?

When it comes to ideas, some are fascinating while others would not likely be welcomed by many. That's what patents are, ideas that companies are trying to bring to fruition. But the new patent from Instagram seems to belong in the latter category, a new feature listed that lets Instagram accounts enable clickable links by paying.

Although the first smartphone with an under-display camera has hit the market, smartphone manufacturers are still experimenting with different styles of pop-up cameras. Today, a patent from Xiaomi has surfaced showing a dual pop-up camera system that no one has ever seen before.

Based on a recent patent by OPPO, it seems that they’re working on a sliding smartphone that’s equipped with an extendable display. While not much is officially known in regards to the exact detail of the smartphone, our source did provide an image of how the smartphone could potentially look like.

Smartphones' cameras are getting more advanced with new design and technology to achieve perfect photography actions. Back in a while, smartphones came with a camera that didn't pack features like wide-angle, portrait, or even the newcomer, macro lens. Now, we think only a few can tell the differences between photographs that are taken by a smartphone or a professional camera. With that said, Xiaomi is preparing to take it to the next level by offering moveable camera.

For four years and counting, Huawei is known for coming up with a wide variety of rear camera designs. So what's new this time? Well, it seems that Huawei could offer another crazy rear camera design with a mini secondary display.

Based on a statement by techradar.com, an OPPO patent hints that future smartphones from the manufacturer could come equipped with Li-Fi technology. For those who are not familiar, Li-Fi functions similar to Wi-Fi except it utilized LED lights to transmit data instead of radio waves.

Xiaomi is one of the smartphone manufacturers that always comes up with innovative ideas. Earlier, a patent has shown up revealing that the company is interested in making a device with a detachable display to match different functions. Now, it appears that they might also be working on smartphones with a triple pop-up selfie camera.

Based on a statement by LetsGoDigital.com, it seems that Xiaomi recently filed a patent which details a smartphone that comes equipped with a removable display. Other than that, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with an under-display selfie camera.

If you're a console gamer, you're probably looking forward to the launch of the Sony PS5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X later this year. They're not out yet, but Sony may already be looking to build an improved version of its next-gen console. Sources indicate that the company may already be working on the PS5 Pro.