Windows Phone phones announced by Finns from Mango Nokia World are commonplace in addition to flexible phone prototype revealed within the same grandiose event! Generically called “kinetic Nokia device” novelty device is designed to be used by flexing and bending of the screen, not just by touch control.
This usage is designed in particular to playlists and photo galleries, the touch control is hindered by adverse weather conditions, for example.
It is not excluded, however, that the phone only to be flexible in order to arouse discussion among enthusiasts who expect Nokia to recover in an impressive way.
New Windows phones with Lumia series (Nokia 5800 and Nokia 710), though attractive design and excellent facilities, have a mission nearly impossible to enforce in a market dominated by iOS and Android. Perhaps such a device is the solution.