{"id":34456,"date":"2019-02-21T11:41:51","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T03:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=34456"},"modified":"2019-02-21T11:50:26","modified_gmt":"2019-02-21T03:50:26","slug":"foldable-phone-trend-arrives-starting-with-samsung-fold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2019\/02\/21\/foldable-phone-trend-arrives-starting-with-samsung-fold\/","title":{"rendered":"Foldable phone trend arrives starting with Samsung Fold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is the next trend in smartphones here?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the Galaxy Fold, which – as the derivative name suggests – is a foldable device that eyes to create a new mobile category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy Fold features the world\u2019s first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a cover display. The folding is said to offer a new way to multitask, watch videos and play games, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday, Samsung is writing the next chapter in mobile innovation history by changing what\u2019s possible in a smartphone. Galaxy Fold introduces a completely new category that unlocks new capabilities never seen before with our Infinity Flex Display,\u201d said in a press statement DJ Koh, president and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. \u201cWe created Galaxy Fold for those that want to experience what a premium foldable device can do, beyond the limitations of a traditional smartphone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With this unit, the internal screen does not merely bend; it folds. Samsung invented a new polymer layer and created a display around 50% thinner than the typical smartphone display. The new material makes Galaxy Fold flexible yet tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Galaxy Fold to open smoothly and naturally, like a book, and closes flat and compact with a click, Samsung engineered a hinge with multiple interlocking gears. This system is housed in a hidden enclosure for a seamless and elegant look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fingerprint scanner is found on the side where the thumb naturally rests, so the device can easily unlock. Two batteries and the components are distributed.
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The unit has a unique UX built just for Galaxy Fold. Users can open multi-active windows (up to three active apps simultaneously on the main display); and there’s app continuity since – when Galaxy Fold opens and closes – apps will automatically show up where users leave off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung worked with Google and the Android developer community to ensure that apps and services were available for the Galaxy Fold\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung equipped Galaxy Fold with a high-powered, next-generation AP chipset and 12GB of RAM with PC-like performance. It has a dual battery system, and is also capable of charging itself and a second device simultaneously via Wireless PowerShare, while connected to a regular charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy Fold has a Dynamic AMOLED display and crisp, clear sound by AKG. It has six lenses\u2014three in the back, two on the inside and one on the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available colors include: Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Martian Green and Astro Blue. The engraved hinge with Samsung logo complete its finish.
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Galaxy Fold will be available in the second quarter of 2019 for $1,980.
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