Samsung's product launch, new foldable smartphone model to be released--also compatible with "S Pen"

Samsung will not announce a new product for the Galaxy Note, which has been part of the company's product series for many years, at the Unpacked event on August 11th, but the latest in the foldable smartphone Galaxy Z series. It is said that the mold will be announced. The head of the company's mobile division revealed in a blog post dated July 26.

TM Roh, president and head of Samsung's mobile communications business, hints at the upcoming product launch event. According to it, the highlight of the event will be the "Galaxy Z" series, and Samsung will announce new models of "Galaxy Z Fold" and "Galaxy Z Flip". The former turns from a smartphone to a tablet when opened, and the latter is a clamshell type that hides the flexible display inside when folded. These new models will be made from more durable materials and will be equipped with new multitasking capabilities.

"This time, instead of announcing the new Galaxy Note, we plan to extend the features of the Note, which has been loved by many fans, to more Galaxy products," which is specially designed for Samsung's foldable smartphones. The new "S Pen" (stylus pen) has been added, Roh said.

In addition, Samsung has "strengthened the ecosystem of folding smartphones consisting of popular apps and services" through cooperation with Google, Roh explained. Samsung has announced that the next-generation Galaxy Z will have hands-free video calls on Google Duo, video viewing on YouTube in Flex mode, and multi-tasking capabilities on Microsoft Teams. It is said that it has prepared more partner apps that utilize the folding shape.

This article was edited by Asahi Interactive for Japan from an article from overseas Red Ventures.