Samsung is reportedly working on a foldable phone that would be the first of its kind on the market. This comes just days after reports that Apple is also working on its first foldable iPhone, which the company has not yet commented on.
According to well-known leaker Revengnus, the Korean phone company plans to introduce this model to the market later this year.
Revengnus, under the handle @Tech_Reve, tweeted: “Rumors are circulating that Samsung will add a foldable phone to its lineup this year. Considering that Huawei will likely introduce a foldable phone in the second quarter of this year, Samsung cannot afford to miss the title of being the ‘world’s first.'”
It is unclear what the mechanisms of the foldable phone will look like.
According to reports, Huawei, Samsung’s Chinese competitor, plans to unveil its foldable device in March 2024, as stated by industry experts.
It is uncertain how specific Huawei’s timeline is, as the initial plan was to release their foldable device in 2023. However, if that holds true, Samsung will have to release its own foldable phone within a few weeks.
Analysis by Millie Turner, technology and science reporter at The Sun.
While some initially viewed foldable phones as a marketing gimmick, it is clear that the concept is here to stay. And it makes complete sense – just as phone screens got bigger while pockets remained the same size.
Even for iPhone fans, the latest versions of the Samsung Flip and Fold phones have caught their attention.
The Samsung Galaxy Flip, with its nostalgic pocketable design, resonated with iPhone users in a way that other Android devices hadn’t before. Social media was flooded with posts from iOS users praising the ’90s style emanating from the Flip – along with the added notepad feature provided by the Fold model.
This likely spurred Apple to consider its own plans for a foldable phone, and it has led Samsung and Huawei to take even bolder steps with their upcoming devices.
Samsung has been experimenting with more ambitious foldable phone concepts for some time now, including the prototype Galaxy Z Flip with a 360-degree hinge.
The company already has a tight release schedule, with a new standard foldable phone model set for sale in August. However, it is still unknown how much Samsung desires the title of being the ‘world’s first.’
Samsung teased the ‘iPhone killer’ Galaxy Z Fold 3 in an event trailer. A brief chronicle of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The foldable device had a challenging start…
On May 12, 2011, the Samsung Advanced Technology Institute in South Korea announced that some of its researchers had created a prototype of a foldable smartphone.
On May 2, 2012, Samsung filed a patent application for the design of a foldable smartphone.
In May 2013, Samsung attempted to patent the idea of a foldable phone screen.
In November 2013, Samsung announced its plans to release devices with foldable screens.
In spring 2016, Samsung was working on what is now known as Galaxy Fold.
In September 2018, Samsung confirmed that its foldable phone was on its way.
On February 20, 2019, Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy Fold with a staggering price tag of £1,900.
On April 15, 2019, Samsung began delivering the phone to selected international tech journalists, but by April 17, many of them complained about a cracked or faulty screen.
On April 22, 2019, Samsung had to announce a delay in the release of the Samsung Galaxy Fold due to screen issues.
On September 6, 2019, Samsung started selling the Galaxy Fold in the UK.
A year later, the company released another version – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Samsung is rumored to be working on a foldable phone that would be the first of its kind on the market. There are also reports that Apple is working on its first foldable phone, but they haven’t commented on it yet. It remains unclear how the mechanism of the foldable phone will look like. Huawei plans to unveil its foldable phone in March 2024. The timeframe for Huawei is still uncertain. If this turns out to be true, Samsung will have to release its foldable phone within a few weeks. This likely inspired Apple, Samsung, and Huawei to take further steps with their foldable devices. Samsung has been experimenting with more ambitious concepts for foldable phones for some time now. The company has a tight release schedule, with a new standard foldable phone model set for sale in August. Samsung teased the ‘iPhone killer’ Galaxy Z Fold 3 in an event trailer.
Definitions:
1. Foldable phone: A phone that can be bent and folded to change its form and size.
2. Foldable screen: The screen of a phone that can be bent or folded to change its form and size.
3. Nostalgic pocketable device: A phone style that harkens back to the ’90s and is compact enough to be carried in a pocket.
Suggested related links:
– Samsung Homepage
– Apple Homepage
The source of the article is from the blog reporterosdelsur.com.mx