The next-gen Kindle likely won't incorporate something as cutting-edge as a bendable display, but we may soon see flexible eReaders from Amazon's competitors.

LG last month announced it has begun manufacturing a with a 1024 by 768-pixel resolution. The durable yet thin screen, which doesn't need a sheet of glass for protection, is slated to arrive in Europe as early as this month.

Finally, the future may bring hybrid, switchable displays that offer the best of both worlds: color LCD for tablet-oriented tasks such as games and video; and monochrome e-ink for reading, IDC analyst Bob O'Donnell.

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