Batteries are usually rectangular, which makes a lot of sense when you're cramming them into rectangular smartphones, tablets, and laptops. But what about when your device isn't a rectangular? Until now, round smartwatches have had to make due with rectangular batteries—a big waste of space in a round body. The Korea Times reports that LG Chem has started shipping a more appropriately shaped smartwatch battery: a hexagonal one.
While not quite the perfect round battery you would want, LG Chem says the hexagonal shape will allow it to pack 25 percent more battery capacity into a round watch—a big improvement for devices that can struggle to last thane entire day. "The development will help users have four hours more for their smart watch," a spokesperson said.
LG Chem isn't done with wacky battery shapes either. According to the report, the company is working on batteries of "various shapes" including an L-shaped battery and "a rectangular model with a hole in the middle."
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