Samsung Shows Off a Foldable Prototype That Merges Phone and Tablet

At its developer conference Wednesday, Samsung introduced its new Infinity Flex Display, a foldable OLED screen that can allow manufacturers like Samsung to create new, unique devices such as a phone that folds out to become a tablet-like device with a larger display. From a report: 'The foldable display lays the foundation for a new kind of mobile experience,' said DJ Koh, president and CEO of Samsung IT and mobile communications division, in a statement. 'We are excited to work with developers on this new platform to create new value for our customers.' Although the product shown Wednesday was just a prototype, the company plans to release a consumer product that features the technology in the coming months. In addition to creating the hardware, Samsung has partnered with Google to work on the software to make sure apps work seamlessly regardless of whether the display is folded in a 'smartphone-like' mode or opened fully as akin to a tablet.

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