Samsung's 2018 developer conference was held today; As the name implies, it is an event that for the most part will not interest users. With the exception of a couple of big announcements, designed for the start-up conference.
And that is just what has happened. Of course, perhaps the most shocking thing is that Samsung has not been the one that presented this device; Google has been, in a conference for developers of its own, which has officially confirmed the existence of this folding mobile. Hopefully not an indicator of what happens in the future.
Android is now ready for the new folding phones
The support of mobile phones with Android has been officially announced by Google, in a developer-oriented event.
Infinity Flex Display, the folding screen we were waiting for
Samsung's history with curved screens is well known, starting with the S6 Edge, and with all high-end models.
Now comes the Infinity Flex Display, the evolution, or rather revolution, of the Infinity Display. A folding screen for a folding mobile. When it's open, it's a tablet, and when it's closed, it's a mobile.
Unfortunately, Samsung could not show the entire device, and turned off the lights when it was introduced. But from what we could see, it is not exactly what we expected.
When it is open, it looks like a small tablet, although more square than normal; It seems to run a normal version of Android. The interesting thing is that the screen closes on itself; and there is a second screen on the outside of the device, which is the mobile phone.
Therefore, it is not that the same screen acts as a tablet and mobile, but Samsung has opted for two screens.
We cannot say much about design because of the darkness, and because it is very likely that this is nothing more than a prototype. We see some spaces, which will probably be dedicated to cameras. When it closes, we couldn't help thinking about the Microsoft folding keyboard; They will probably make a good couple, thanks to their multitasking capabilities.
How Android has adapted to Samsung's mobile phone
As rumored, Google has worked with Samsung to develop support for folding devices on Android.
The good thing about having a bigger screen is that we can do more. That is why Samsung has developed a multi-window system, which allows us have several apps open at the same time.
Google has also worked on how the resolution should change constantly, depending on how we have the device.
Of course, the new device will use OneUI, the new interface developed by Samsung, in part for this type of folding screens.
Samsung's new interface, One UI, more simple and stylized
OneUI has been officially announced, Samsung's new interface for mobile phones, much cleaner and, above all, easier to use.
A revolutionary device?
A new polymer compound is responsible for protecting the internal components, as these now move. Mass production will begin in the coming months.
But Samsung is not ready to show it at all; although it has made a development kit available to programmers to start working with the new format.
There are still many things we don't know of this device. As the name; Although there are rumors that it will be the Samsung Galaxy X, the company really hasn't said anything about it yet. Nor is it known when its price will be launched, or of course, its price.
What is clear is that this device it can be the most revolutionary thing that Android has seen in a long time; but that also means that it can cost a lot to reach users, who may prefer something more traditional. Anyway, there are very interesting months in the sector.
