LG's smartwatches might soon include displays that double as speakers

The LG G8 ThinQ’s unique OLED display removed the need for an in-ear speaker and if a new trademark is anything to go by, this new technology could soon make its way into the company’s smartwatches.

Although yet to be confirmed, LG recently filed a trademark application in Europe for the name ‘Display Speaker.’ If approved, the trademark will cover things such as ‘audio speakers for smartphones’ and ‘OLED displays that function as audio amplifiers and audio speakers.’ The trademark filing also covers ‘smartphones in the form of wristwatches,’ or what is commonly referred to as a smartwatch, ...

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