Samsung is reportedly considering the introduction of a more affordable version of its Galaxy Z Fold smartphone within the current year, while simultaneously investigating new design paradigms and form factors that could define the next generation of mobile devices. The tech giant has recently secured a patent for a phone featuring a unique square shape and an extendable screen, hinting at its commitment to innovation in the smartphone market.
Next-Gen Smartphone Concepts on the Horizon
The idea of smartphones with rollable and extendable displays is inching closer to becoming a tangible reality. Samsung’s showcases of prototypes with rollable screens are now accompanied by a patent for an intriguing square-shaped device equipped with an extendable display that can be pulled outward, suggesting a potential shift in the way we perceive and interact with our mobile devices.
Patent Details and Commercialization Timeline
The details available from the patent filing show a distinctive square-shaped smartphone design, where the display can extend outward to offer users a larger screen area. Although the innovative extendable display concept is confirmed through the patent, Samsung has not provided a concrete timeline for when this technology might transition from patent to a fully-realized product available to consumers.
