We might have our first look at the long-rumored Samsung tri-fold

Date:
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:16:04 +0000

Description:
A years-old tri-fold patent has been published, suggesting rumors of Samsung exploring the tri-fold form factor have been on the right track.

FULL STORY ======================================================================A newly publicized patent shows Samsung had created a design for a tri-fold device in 2021 This adds to recent rumors that the company is exploring new phone form factors There is still no confirmation from Samsung regarding a tri-fold device

The long-rumored Samsung Galaxy tri-fold might not be entirely mythological after all, if a newly-published patent is anything to go by.

The US Patent and Trademark Office has publicized a patent document that details design specifications for a tri-fold device alongside a conventional booklet-style foldable device.

The patent document, originally filed by Samsung in 2021, depicts a tri-fold device with a Z-shaped hinge, similar to the Huawei Mate XT .

The Mate XT became the worlds first tri-fold device when it launched in September, but it remains a China-exclusive device at the time of writing leaving global markets open for Samsung or another competitor.

As MSPowerUser reports, the Samsung patent details new screen technology such as a strengthened barrier layer to protect the inner display with openings to reduce strain at the hinges. The design also includes an anti-reflective coating made of synthetic resin or another unspecified material.

Other construction materials mentioned include glass and stainless steel. Image 1 of 4 The tri-fold design detailed in the patent. (Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office) Image 2 of 4 The tri-fold hinge concept detailed follows the same design as the Huawei Mate XT (Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office) Image 3 of 4 The barrier layer design concept features openings that reduce strain on the display (Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office) Image 4 of 4 The tri-fold design concept appeared alongside a conventional booklet-style foldable design concept. (Image credit: US
Patent and Trademark Office)

Samsung has long been tipped as the likely leader in the race to release a globally available tri-fold phone, which would sit alongside the company's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 . Indeed, we recently reported on claims from Korea that Samsung is looking into new phone form factors.

Prior to this, we reported that a leaked codename for a new foldable mode l with no analog in the current Samsung lineup may refer to a potential
tri-fold device.

Though this new (or rather, newly discovered) patent doesnt confirm that the proposed Samsung tri-fold is due for release, or even in the works, it does tell us that Samsung has given serious consideration to the tri-fold concept.

With how much were hearing about a Samsung tri-fold at the moment, its hard not to take this as an encouraging sign though its important to remember
that most of the above is based on rumors for the time being.

Itll be up to Samsung to confirm the development of a tri-fold Galaxy device, if and when it sees fit, so be sure to keep up with our Samsung phones coverage to catch the latest updates. You might also like A newly reported iPhone phenomenon could be bad news for both cops and robbers The iPhone 18 series could include a variable aperture, significantly enhancing the camera The Pixel Phone app might soon let you respond to calls with AI messages



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