World’s first truly foldable smartphone 

Samsung has begun mass production of the world’s first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy X – capable of transforming into a tablet 

Rumour mill: Leaks out of Asia say device will fold out into small tablet-
sized computer from one of two possible hinged, multi-screen designs

OPTION 1: Three-screens
Closed position: External screen shows familiar app icon display (adds extra weight, thickness and load on battery)

Opened

Price: $900

Samsung first showed mock-up of foldable phone during E3 2013

Multi-tasking: Larger screen size allows user to operate more than one app at once – previously something only tablets could do with any level of success

OPTION 2: Two-screens (with visible sidebar)
Closed position: No external screen (thinner, lighter, better battery performance)

Entertainment: Watching movies on large fold-out screen is obvious selling point, but success will depend on invisibility of screen divide

Sidebar: Can show data like time, signal strength, battery life, notifications, caller IDs, music playlists, etc – without having to unfold phone 

Hinge: Set off-centre (one screen larger than other) so sidebar can be viewed when closed

18cm (7in)


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