Samsung tipped to bring first flexible smartphone to market next year
Samsung is in a position to launch smartphones with flexible displays next year, such as the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3.
The fight is on between tech vendors to produce the first bendy phone. LG, Philips, Sharp, Sony and Nokia are battling, but it's Samsung which is tipped to get there first, according to the BBC. A flexible screen could well be the headline feature of the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3.
Samsung's screen will be: "foldable, rollable, wearable and more, [and] will allow for a high degree of durability through their use of a plastic substrate that is thinner, lighter and more flexible than… conventional LCD technology," according to a Samsung spokesperson.
The firm believes that the technology will be "very popular among consumers worldwide".
The Galaxy S4 will be Samsung's flagship smartphone next year and is rumoured to feature a 5in full HD display, quad-core Cortex-A15 processor and a 13Mp camera. Group test: What's the best smartphone?
Flexible screen have actually been around for a while in devices such as eReaders like Amazon's Kindle. Although the display is bendable, it’s another thing making the entire device supple – with cost the main reason why it hasn't happened yet.
Samsung favours OLED (organic light emitting diode) technology but another contender is called graphene. This alternative is a sheet of carbon which is one atom thick yet stronger than diamond. Researchers believe it may replace silicon.
If they do arrive in 2013, flexible phones will be thinner, lighter and droppable without fear of damage.
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Comments
Unclever title said: A more flexible display is much less likely to crack and break under stress That alone would be worth it in my opinion
Mikecock938 said: i love the note 2 and note 1 but if they do that flexible screen crap to the note 3 they will ruin it and besides really who will ever need a 8 dual core phone in real life face it you got your note 2 with quadcore for pure bragging rights and to show off i know i did i only use internet and play games but i will never really need the super quadcore power processser in my note 2 i got it cause it has a big ass screen and to show off
JRC said: I think the main advantages are lighter display thinner and more resistant I dont think that actually bending the device is of any use to anyone
Note Lover said: I think people are looking at the bendable aspect when they should be looking at the unbreakable aspect I couldnt personally couldnt see myself bending my phone in any way but it would be great if the screen would be shatterproof
Thing said: Wanker
Storm said: Just build me some Geordie La Forge glasses with built in sensors and you got a deal
Ozalc said: Why would anyone want a phone that bends in such a way What practical use would it have Word of advice Samsung steer clear
Ozalc said: And your problem with giving a civilized reply is
Stonedbones said: In reply to your first question it is probably obvious to most folk that yes they are supposed to be phones In the context of the article what else would you possibly think they are DuhA reasonable answer to your second question its more convenient than carrying it around in your hand Oh boy
Nigel said: Are you betting against people who are much more intelligent than both you and I I wouldnt Remember that 10 years ago they said a phone would never go the way of the touchscreen err right
Nathan Lemmon said: The two phones showing in the picture hereIm not getting what that is even forAre those supposed to be phones And why in the world would I want to put something like that in my pocket
Anthony Evans said: Not happeningFlexibleis best used in fixed devices like in a car or a TV on a smart phone it doesnt make sense to use it on Now If they can make it so I can make the screen bigger or smalelr at will then maybe