We’re weeks away from Samsung’s Unpacked event, set for Feb. 11 in San Francisco.
We’re weeks away from Samsung’s Unpacked event, set for Feb. 11 in San Francisco. That’s where the world’s largest phone-maker is expected to officially introduce the Galaxy S20, S20 Pro or Plus and S20 Ultra 5G phones, along with the Galaxy Z Flip, a foldable phone that bends vertically and rivals the Motorola Razr.
But beyond these heavily leaked, rumored and speculated devices with all their whistles and bells, there are some other hardware and software announcements that Samsung’s likely to make.
The timing couldn’t be more crucial. Samsung has intentionally decided to host its enormous production days before journalists flock to Mobile World Congress, the mega phone show that takes place in Barcelona each year. By getting ahead of the pack, Samsung can command the spotlight, and enter MWC with momentum, and without having to compete with other phone brands that may also introduce 5G and foldable phones. Motorola, Huawei, TCL, Vivo and Xiaomi have all planned press conferences there.
That’s where the world’s largest phone-maker is expected to officially introduce the Galaxy S20, S20 Pro or Plus and S20 Ultra 5G phones, along with the Galaxy Z Flip, a foldable phone that bends vertically and rivals the Motorola Razr.
But beyond these heavily leaked, rumored and speculated devices with all their whistles and bells, there are some other hardware and software announcements that Samsung’s likely to make.
The timing couldn’t be more crucial. Samsung has intentionally decided to host its enormous production days before journalists flock to Mobile World Congress, the mega phone show that takes place in Barcelona each year. By getting ahead of the pack, Samsung can command the spotlight, and enter MWC with momentum, and without having to compete with other phone brands that may also introduce 5G and foldable phones. Motorola, Huawei, TCL, Vivo and Xiaomi have all planned press conferences there.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
That Samsung is making a second, simpler foldable phone that folds vertically is fact. What’s strongly rumored is that this device is called the Galaxy Z Flip and that it will be the first foldable phone to ever use a bendable glass screen. I’m nearly giddy typing that, and I haven’t even had coffee yet.
Foldable glass could potentially transform this new phone design from a crazy futuristic fantasy into a viable and completely different way to use our phones. There’s even talk of a foldable phone screen made out of diamonds.
But even if the Galaxy Z Flip does come with a glass screen that bends in half, there’s still a lot of testing to do to see just how strong or fragile it is.
Cracking, breaking, shattering and scratching are problems for today’s chemically strengthened Gorilla Glass screens. Ultrathin glass may be prone to damage, too. Expect discussions of screen strength to dominate conversations around this phone, which is anticipated to be a cheaper alternative to the luxury Galaxy Fold Foldable Phone. More
