Samsung presented at the latest SID 2021 event in early May 2021, really good possibilities on the upcoming OLED foldable devices, like laptops with an under-panel camera, a 3 fold smartphone, and a Slidable, that can sync between them.
Some of these devices may arrive in late August 2021 at the Samsung Unpacked event. The new Galaxy Z Fold 3 could be the 3 fold smartphone that is showed in the above video as S-Foldable (Multifoldable)
For the foldable laptop, it could take a little more time but Samsung is telling us, we are working on it.
Motorola has gone back to its origins on the flip phone Razr and coming to the future with a foldable pocketable version with simple technical specifications but with no mistakes around the screen. Flips completely in half with no gap where you can take photos and in night vision mode also, receive notifications and more.
6.2-inch screen flexible OLED display
Camera 16 MP
Price: US$1.500
Credit: 24 months of $62.49
The phone comes with Razr earbuds, a premium USB-C headset powered by Denon Audio. Also, Verizon claims a range of cases specifically designed for the Motorola Razr will be available at launch from Otterbox, Kate Spade and other brands.
Exclusive on Verizon
Pre-orders: December 26th, 2019.
Launches on January 9th, 2020
More information on the Press Release below:
The iconic Motorola razr is back like you’ve never seen it before; exclusively on Verizon
Press Release:
What is it and how much does it cost?
Motorola unveiled a reinvented razr with a design that gives a nod to its iconic past, but with leading-edge technology previously unheard of in a flip phone. It’s instantly familiar, but totally unique. Best of all, it’s available exclusively on Verizon.
Motorola razr will be available for preorder from Verizon starting December 26 and it will be in stores and online on January 9.
razr is $62.49 a month for 24 months on Verizon Device Payment (0% APR; $1,499.99 retail).
Why is the razr awesome?
While the new razr might look familiarly closed, flip it open to reveal a modern smartphone unlike any other. The main screen is a gorgeous, full-length 6.2” display that closes completely in half. On the outside, a touch-enabled “Quick View” display lets you interact with notifications without having to open the phone. The razr also has a 16-megapixel camera with Night Vision and all-day battery life with TurboPower charging. Want to know why this phone is perfect for consumers and businesses? Here you go:
State-of-the-art flexible screen: The razr uses advanced flexible OLED screen technology and a groundbreaking hinge mechanism that allows the phone to close with both sides perfectly flush. This engineering breakthrough protects the display and creates an even thinner, more compact design. Flip it open to bring movies and videos to life in high-definition on a stunning 6.2” Flex View display. The display also has a 21:9 CinemaVision aspect ratio – the same ultra-wide dimensions used by the film industry – so you can enjoy all of the action from edge to edge.
Two displays; one excellent experience: The touchscreen Quick View external display lets you respond to notifications, take selfies, play your music, use Google Assistant, and more without having to flip open your phone. Just twist your wrist with the phone closed to open the 16MP main camera and shoot away. Also, the displays are made to work together. Whenever you need more information or want a bigger view, simply flip open the phone and whatever you see on Quick View display instantly moves to the larger Flex View display.
A camera you’ll flip over: The razr is rounded out with a feature-packed 16MP camera that captures amazing photos you’ll be proud to share. Night Vision mode brings light and clarity to the darkest scenes, and electronic image stabilization steadies the shot for better videos with fewer blurry takes. Built-in artificial intelligence (AI) looks for ways to give you the most professional results possible. Use AI for shot optimization, portrait lighting, smart composition, auto smile capture, and gesture capture.
Are there any new accessories?
Every razr includes razr earbuds, a premium USB-C headset professionally tuned by Denon AudioTM expert sound engineers with advanced Digital Signal Processing for amazing sound whether traveling, working or relaxing.
An assortment of cases will be available at launch from Otterbox, Kate Spade and more.
Where and when can I get a razr?
You can preorder your razr, exclusively from Verizon, starting December 26 or pick one up in stores and online when it launches on January 9.
Microsoft Technology Licensing filled a patent application in September 2015 and now in March 23, 2017 is published as granted by the United States patent application.
The phone/tablet might be some day in the near future a Surface foldable phone as Microsoft has been making Surface branded devices like the Surface Book, Surface Pro and Surface Studio that had gained popularity.
Details of the device you can find downloading this PDF
Samsung will finally unveil the foldable smartphone on January 2016 maybe at CES. The company have been teasing foldable smartphones for years now. The Project is called "Project Valley"
Samsung has invented a new Hinge System (pictures below) for a possible foldable Smartphone that supports a seamless Display. Samsung filed their U.S. patent application back in Q3 2014. The draws are similar to the picture above that shows a Samsung foldable smartphone teased before on a video on Youtube
As you can notice on the chart below, Samsung scheduled the foldable displays on smartphones starting year 2016.
March 24, 2015 quote:
A Samsung Display official was quoted saying that "the commercialization of foldable smartphones will be possible in 2016"
Samsung reportedly to launch the Galaxy ALPHA metal body smartphone, tough competitor for iPhone 6.
Sales for the Galaxy S5 might not be ended so well. The S5 was criticized for the band-aid look back case, design that most of people did not like it at all, and for the saturated market of high ended smartphones slowing down the demand.
However Samsung is said to be preparing a tough answer to the iPhone 6 coming this September, with finally a metal body based device, the GALAXY ALPHA that could be ready for a launch next month August.
Since the beginning of time, Samsung fans have longed for a Galaxy flagship device with a metal exterior, so this could possibly be the time.
According to ETNews, the Galaxy Alpha – specs of which are currently unknown – will go against Samsung’s tradition of launching a Galaxy S flagship in the first half of a year and a Galaxy Note flagship in the second, and could see a change in the company’s strategy. However, we’re guessing that even if the Galaxy Alpha does launch as a flagship product, it probably won’t be a big part of Samsung’s strategy but will instead be a limited offering like the Galaxy S5 LTE-A.
Is this the time for a foldable smartphone version?
On a special side event during the CES-2014 at the Encore Hotel, Samsung Display showcased the world first 5.68 inch high resolution AMOLED Display which is foldable. Samsung Display plans to introduce foldable displays for their next generation categories of products.
The AMOLED Display use a Plastic Substrate mad with a film-like polyimide (PI) substrate, with this material its possible to produce very very thin displays like paper. ( ensures that the screen won’t deteriorate the image quality at the point of folding )
Also for the first time Samsung Display reach also the goal to integrate a TSP Touch screen function, realized with a single layer metal mesh material,which could allow it to use pen recognition without the need of a dedicated chip,ultimately reducing production costs (along with the lack of indium, which is a rather expensive material.)
The Galaxy Round bendable AMOLED Display uses an ITO indium tin oxide film, but with ITO it is not possible to made it flexible because ITO breaks easily. The korean company need another solution an this is metal mesh material that ensures bending property.
Samsung Display plans to introduce the first foldable Display in 2015. The showcased foldable AMOLED is only a prototype, to commercialize a foldable display they need realize that the display can be folded more than 1000 of times. At the Analyst Day event Samsung Display says that we will see the first products in 2015.
