Samsung has launched a new generation of foldable smartphones as it continues its drive to bring flexible screen devices into the mainstream.
The company unveiled the new Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 at his Unpacked virtual event.
Fold is a traditional-sized smartphone that opens horizontally like a book to reveal a large tablet-sized screen. The Flip, on the other hand, is a smaller device that reveals about a 7-inch smartphone when opened vertically. screen.
The Fold 4 gets a major camera upgrade,with the triple camera system found in Samsung's flagship S22 handset, but the size of the outer cover screen is slightly larger, and a new PC-style taskbar is built into the software for faster jumping between apps.
Flip 4 improves the small cover screen used to show notifications when the device is closed, expands camera capabilities when the phone is open, and allows users to change layouts A more modest upgrade was made. Use viewfinder and camera controls to get different angles.
The two phones will also have better battery life, but at a higher price than last year's model.
The Flip 4 starts at £999, up from £949 and the Fold 4 starts at £1,649, up from £1,599. Both phones will launch on his August 26th.
"With this launch, we have successfully transformed the category from a radical project to a mainstream device lineup enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland Vice President in charge.
Samsung still sees the device as ultra-luxury and for tech enthusiasts, but wants to continue developing this category.
"Most For consumers, the Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 will be almost indistinguishable from their predecessors.Samsung may be criticized for this, but foldable devices currently represent a very small segment of the overall smartphone market.
“In most cases, consumers are new to Samsung devices, so what to compare
``We doubt it.'' We are still learning a lot about the engineering complexity of this new category of products. The phone is very similar to its predecessor, but includes many improvements such as increased durability, longer battery life, and multiple user experience updates.
Samsung's main smartphone rivals Apple and Google have yet to release foldable devices.
“Samsung has been the market maker of foldable smartphones for the last three years. While there are now several Chinese phone makers offering rival products, Samsung is a very strong player globally. We are in a position,” said Smith.
Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro, and a new set of wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, at the Unpacked event.
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