Samsung teases first foldable phone in new promo video
Samsung on Monday released a video to drum up attention for its first foldable phone, slated to be revealed at a Feb. 20 press event.
The teaser contains the words "the future unfolds" wrapping around a book-like invisible surface, and a reference to Feb. 20's "Unpacked" event, where Samsung will also showcase the Galaxy S10. The S10 is likely to come in three different versions -- none of them foldable.
Samsung hinted at a foldable commercial product last November, when it demonstrated what it called an "Infinity Flex Display" on a 7.3-inch device that could be shrunk down to smartphone size. That may not represent plans for a shipping device.
Developing a foldable phone has long been a goal of tech companies. With major hurdles cleared, the question is now about bringing down cost and finding practical implementations. Hybrid phone/tablet devices are currently the most popular idea -- another possibility is the revival of flip phones for the post-iPhone era. Many devices, like the iPhone XS Max, are so large that it can be tough to fit in them in all but the biggest pockets.
Apple has been quietly researching foldable displays, but to date there's been no evidence that a real-world product is coming.
The teaser contains the words "the future unfolds" wrapping around a book-like invisible surface, and a reference to Feb. 20's "Unpacked" event, where Samsung will also showcase the Galaxy S10. The S10 is likely to come in three different versions -- none of them foldable.
Samsung hinted at a foldable commercial product last November, when it demonstrated what it called an "Infinity Flex Display" on a 7.3-inch device that could be shrunk down to smartphone size. That may not represent plans for a shipping device.
Developing a foldable phone has long been a goal of tech companies. With major hurdles cleared, the question is now about bringing down cost and finding practical implementations. Hybrid phone/tablet devices are currently the most popular idea -- another possibility is the revival of flip phones for the post-iPhone era. Many devices, like the iPhone XS Max, are so large that it can be tough to fit in them in all but the biggest pockets.
Apple has been quietly researching foldable displays, but to date there's been no evidence that a real-world product is coming.
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"Look I did it first!!!"
You see a lot of people using Samsung phones for different things and at one point you see a person open a folding phone. It was pretty quick and could miss it but it is in there. Looks like the one they teased in November.
Let's not criticize Sammy before they show their crap. People do it all the time with Apple and always get it wrong.
Get the popcorn, this is going to be a great spectator sport observing impractical implementations, they will be numerous.
well done Samsung. #FADlife
Best
iPhone SE/AppleWatch/AirPods for everyday...
An iPad mini for air travel (or the coffee shop).
An AppleTV for home!
If you're a 'Pro' user, then knock yourself out w/ an iMac, MacBook Pro and a Xs!
P.S. Seems pretty simple.
P.S.S. Glad I'm not a pro-user!
Samsung?.... SAMSUNG?.... Hello?
Seeing new technology is always fun, but I'll be real interested in the long-term stress impacts on performance and screen quality before thinking about such a concept. Also not interested in a bulging pocket.
Don't expect respect for such a disrespectful company.
Apple's not gonna "improve on" anything, kid. Apple invents from the ground up. Sammy does things without knowing why.