The age of the foldable phones seems to be finally here what with Samsung teasing a foldable device on its Facebook homepage for mobiles. The company logo is seen folded in half which is a clear indication of the impending arrival of the foldable phone of which we have had countless rumors so far.
Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, details of the said device are scant at the moment. The only bit of info that we have right now is that the foldable phone will come with a 4.6-inch OLED display. However, when opened, the device will also reveal another 7.3-inch OLED display and will serve as a tablet in this mode.
The foldable phone will also be running Android but will have a special user interface to allow for the dual mode of functioning, both as a phone and a tablet in its folded and unfolded state respectively. Google is also believed to be contributing to the development of the new user interface which might even go on to become a specific variant of Android if the foldable phone thing becomes a hit.
Meanwhile, Samsung already has its developer conference – SDC 2018 – scheduled at the end of this week. That together with the timing of the launch of the new style of a logo as shown on the company’s Facebook and Twitter page is perhaps a clear indication of what to expect during the event. In any case, Samsung has already been scheduled to launch such a device during this time of the year.
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However, the actual availability of the foldable phone isn’t expected before early 2018. The head of the company’s mobile division, DJ Koh has also stated the foldable phone will be of flagship status and will be launched on a global scale. This should perhaps start another flagship line from the company apart from the ‘S’ and Note series of smartphones that we already have.
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Samsung usually launches the ‘S’ series of flagship during spring followed by the Note series during the fall season. With the new foldable phone in the fray, the company might push back the S10 to a summer launch to allow for the launch of the foldable phone early in the year. The Note 10 may continue its usual fall launch schedule, this unless the company kills any of these models to ensure better exposure to the foldable phone.
Quick Recap
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- SPLIT THE VIEW. MULTITASK¹ TO THE MAX: Productivity never felt this powerful. Use up to three apps¹ at once on the expansive inner screen of Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. You’ll enjoy plenty of space to work, play, connect and more.
- MULTITASKING MADE SMARTER WITH AI: Stay one step ahead with AI² that suggests which apps you might need next. Then view those multiple windows side by side on the large screen of your Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
- ANY SHOT, ALL THE DETAILS: Dive into the details of any image with our best camera on a foldable smartphone. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra boasts a 200MP camera — and an upgraded 50MP Ultra Wide lens — for both stunning wide shots and extreme close-ups.
- ELITE CHIPSET. FLUID GRAPHICS: Experience what’s possible with our most advanced Galaxy Z Series processor. From immersive gaming and speedy multitasking to the latest Galaxy AI³ features, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 keeps everything running seamlessly.
- THE BATTERY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: It’s the battery you’ve been wanting in a foldable cell phone. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra packs a powerful ultra-sized⁴ battery in an ultra-slim design. Plus, with Super Fast Charging 2.0⁵, charge up faster than ever before.
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