Samsung shows off under panel camera, slidable, triple folding display and more!
On May 17, 2021, Samsung announced that it will showcase various new displays at the “SID Display Week 2021” from 18th to 21st May. Following the announcement, the company has officially introduced many futuristic OLED displays that will enable you to experience a better everyday life.
According to the official info, Samsung Display officially released a video, which showcases the new displays that were teased via images yesterday. The video starts with showing off triple folding display, Samsung entitled it as S-Foldable, later, we can see the under-display camera tech, better known as Under Panel Camera for laptops.
Furthermore, we get to see a concept of a massive 17″ folding laptop that can be folded and carried easily, and a quite attractive smartphone with a Slidable display, which will surely become reality in near future. However, these techs are just in concept for now, but they will debut with Samsung Galaxy devices very soon!
At the SID Display Week 2021 event, Samsung Display President, Joo-sun Choi said that “Samsung Display will develop various self-luminous technologies such as OLED, QD, and LED in the future.” The future business vision is also disclosed.
Samsung Display Showcased Futuristic OLEDs
Samsung Display launched next-generation OLED technologies such as “S-foldable”, Slidable, and UPC (under panel/display camera) and 17-inch foldable display, which will change our daily lives in the near future.
- S-foldable
Samsung’s “S-foldable” is a multi-foldable display that can be folded twice inside and outside that can confirm the world’s best OLED technology. When the screen is opened to the maximum, the size is 7.2 inches, and it is a concept that can be used as a smartphone when folded twice and like a tablet when fully opened.
Samsung S-foldable OLED
- 17-inch Foldable OLED
It is a 17-inch product that provides a large screen similar to a tablet when folded in a 4:3 ratio and a monitor when unfolded. It is a differentiated foldable product that allows you to enjoy a large screen on a PC monitor while enhancing portability (Carrying Small Seeing Big).
Samsung 17-inch Foldable OLED
- UPC (Under Panel Camera)
UPC is a full-screen technology that minimizes the bezel and maximizes the screen by mounting the front camera on the bezel part of the existing IT device under the panel and secures camera functions by increasing the transmittance of the panel part where the camera module is located. However, the UPC panel is currently introduced for laptops.
Samsung Under Panel Camera OLED
- Slidable
“Slidable” display is one of the long-anticipated technology that offers a large screen similar to a tablet when folded in a 4:3 ratio and a monitor when unfolded. In the case of expanding the screen, multitasking or large-screen video and content enjoyment are possible. At the same time, it is usually portable and easy to use.
Samsung Slidable OLED
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Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.