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Samsung Hints at a Trifold Galaxy Z Fold 3
In mid-2018, Samsung Display filed a design patent with the KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office). The documentation was kept confidential until 17 July 2020 contains a brief description and eight clear product sketches. It is a dual folding smartphone, which is remarkably slim when folded. In order to better visualize the design patented by Samsung, LetsGoDigital made a series of 3D product renders in collaboration with industrial designer Sarang Sheth. Sarang is editor-in-chief at Yanko Design, a respected online magazine about modern, industrial designs.
In order to fully design the product, Sarang used the current top models from Samsung as a base. For example the color scheme and the camera system are derived from Samsung’s latest folding phone; the Galaxy Z Fold2.
Figure 1: Rendering of Galaxy Z Fold 3 (1)
In mid-2018, Samsung Display filed a design patent with the KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office). The documentation was kept confidential until 17 July 2020 contains a brief description and eight clear product sketches. It is a dual folding smartphone, which is remarkably slim when folded. In order to better visualize the design patented by Samsung, LetsGoDigital made a series of 3D product renders in collaboration with industrial designer Sarang Sheth. Sarang is editor-in-chief at Yanko Design, a respected online magazine about modern, industrial designs.
In order to fully design the product, Sarang used the current top models from Samsung as a base. For example the color scheme and the camera system are derived from Samsung’s latest folding phone; the Galaxy Z Fold2.
Figure 1: Rendering of Galaxy Z Fold 3 (1)
Source: LetsGoDigital
The device can be folded twice thanks to the use of a double hinge. The flexible display consists of 3 equal display parts. Folded, you have a sleek, compact phone while unfolded, you have a large tablet-sized display. Part of the screen can always be used, even when folded. Notifications and incoming messages and calls can be displayed on this. This screen part is also large enough to reply directly to a WhatsApp message or to browse through your phone book to find a contact. As a part of the screen always remains visible -even when you carry the phone with you- the risk of screen damage is greater.
Figure 2: Rendering of Galaxy Z Fold 3 (2)
Source: LetsGoDigital
The hinge allows the phone to be closed completely, without visible seams, making this phone compact to carry. It also reduces the chance that dust particles and dirt can enter, which will have a negative effect on the operation of the device. Samsung may also see an opportunity to integrate the unique ‘sweeper technology’ that made its debut in the hide-away hinge of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Extensive durability testing has shown that this technology, which is based on the bristles of a vacuum cleaner system, works very well in practice. Multiple folding positions are made possible by the dual hinge, allowing use the phone in different ways. The user interface will change automatically depending on how you use the device. Several of these operating options are well reflected in the 3D renders made by Sarang.
Figure 3: Rendering of Galaxy Z Fold 3 With Sliding Keyboard
Figure 3: Rendering of Galaxy Z Fold 3 With Sliding Keyboard
Source: LetsGoDigital
The Samsung foldable smartphone is equipped with a sliding keyboard that comes out of the housing. The keyboard has the same size as one display part. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus has such a keyboard – if the $230 Book Cover Keyboard accessory is added. The sliding keyboard, can be used regardless of how the device is folded.
Figure 4: Rendering of Galaxy Z Fold 3 Sliding Keyboard and Hinge
Source: LetsGoDigital
Although the camera is undefined, if Samsung wants to release this Galaxy Z Fold3, a high-quality camera will be built in. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is equipped with 5 cameras in total. The cover screen gives you access to a 10MP hole-punch selfie camera – similar to that of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. On the back a triple camera is built-in, this system includes three 12MP cameras with a wide angle, ultra-wide angle and a telephoto lens. The patented smartphone is slimmer than most contemporary devices, but it will be significant thicker too as three display parts on top of each other will be pretty thick.
Figure 5: Rendering of Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thickness
Source: LetsGoDigital
Samsung places its foldable smartphones within the Galaxy Z series. Two types of models are available to date. The Flip has a clamshell design with a horizontally folding display, while the Fold unfolds into a tablet with a vertically folding screen.
Thanks to the availability of a foldable screen, expect more different types of foldable smartphones in the coming years, as well as other type of foldable and bendable electronic devices. The foldable display will further narrow the difference between smartphones, tablets and laptops. As a result, both smartphone and computer manufacturers are trying to take advantage of the trend at an early stage, which is why Samsung is partnering with Intel and Microsoft to develop foldable display notebook. Samsung has already gained the experience in the development and production of smartphones, tablets, 2-in-1 PCs, Chromebooks and laptops. By combining this knowledge, an excellent user experience can be created, which would make such a device extra multifunctional and versatile. Consider, for example, Samsung DeX, to easily switch between a mobile and a desktop environment. Or Multi Active Window, which allows users to use multiple apps side by side. Samsung will probably announce the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 around August 2021. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be Samsung’s first foldable smartphone with a stylus pen on board.
Next year, various smartphones will also be introduced with an under-screen camera. The first mobile phone with a camera under the screen has already been introduced, the ZTE Axon 20 5G. Some believe that Samsung also wants to apply this new camera technology to the Galaxy Z Fold3 next year. By implementing an under-display camera, a full-screen design can be created – without cuts or holes in the screen. Where the Z Fold was provided with a large notch, the Z Fold2 got a more streamlined design thanks to the use of a hole-punch camera. The Z fold 3 is expected to have an UDC. View the documentation of the Samsung foldable smartphone with sliding keyboard. The Galaxy S21 may be Samsung’s first lineup of Android flagships to miss out on a complimentary pair of high-quality AKG earphones. According to a new report out of South Korea, Samsung is currently considering ditching the AKG tradition in favor of bundling every Galaxy S21-series model with the Galaxy Buds Beyond, the Galaxy Buds Plus sequel. Bundling Galaxy S21 with wireless earbuds would be unprecedented If the Galaxy S21 series comes with the Galaxy Buds Beyond in the box, it will enable all customers to get them, regardless of when they purchase the device and Samsung will offer something else as a pre-order incentive. Gaming bundles seem to be its gift of choice these days. The latest word on the street is that the Galaxy S21 family is launching in mid-January, meaning it should already be available for purchase by early February.
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