Samsung is attempting to shake-up the smartphone market with a device called the Galaxy Fold.
This radical new device was unveiled at the firm’s Unpacked event last night and offers users the ability to turn a standard-sized phone into a giant 7.3-inch tablet.
This has been made possible by a Samsung’s Infinity Flex Display which is able to bend without causing any damage to the screen.
When closed shut, the Fold looks like most current devices with a 4.6-inch screen on the front and camera set-up on the rear case.
But when you want to watch a movie or need more space to work you simply open the phone up to reveal a giant 7.4-inch display.
Samsung even engineered a sophisticated hinge with multiple interlocking gears which means the device should feel solid when in this tablet mode.
Another nice feature is that the Galaxy Fold instantly recognises what apps are being viewed on the smaller cover screen and instantly opens the same content on the larger screen when the device is fully opened.
You can also open up to three active apps simultaneously on the main display allowing the ability to surf the web, send a message and watch videos at the same time.
“Today, Samsung is writing the next chapter in mobile innovation history by changing what’s possible in a smartphone. Galaxy Fold introduces a completely new category that unlocks new capabilities never seen before with our Infinity Flex Display,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics.
“We created Galaxy Fold for those that want to experience what a premium foldable device can do, beyond the limitations of a traditional smartphone.”
Other features coming to the Fold include six cameras, a Qualcomm 7nm 64-bit Octa-core processor, 12GB of RAM and a huge 4,380mAh battery.
If you fancy taking delivery of the Galaxy Fold then it will be available in May with pricing currently set at €2,000.
No UK price has been announced but expect a very similar cost in pounds.
Networks are yet to confirm if they will be stocking the Fold but more news on that is likely to be announced in the coming weeks.
The Galaxy Fold wasn’t the only device announced last night with Samsung also revealing its new Galaxy S10 range.
These new phones include a standard S10 which will arrive next month alongside a larger S10+ and cheaper S10e.