01/08/2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Flexible screen tech has had a bumpy start. Samsung’s first smartphone to feature a foldable screen, the Fold 5G, suffered from durability issues in the real world and was promptly recalled and relaunched. Now Samsung seems to have gotten over that hump with Galaxy Z Flip.
Early signs suggest the screen is stronger and less prone to dents and creases. It also seems to works as well as other Galaxy smartphones, which is a good thing.
There are some concessions to be made – the phone’s not water or dust resistant, and there’s inevitably a dip in the middle where it folds. Ultimately, though it’s a hugely desirable glimpse at what the future of smartphones and tablets tech could look like.