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Galaxy Fold first look at Samsung's Unpacked

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  • Welcome to Unpacked 2019

    Welcome to Unpacked 2019

    Samsung is at Unpacked 2019, where it is unveiling its latest Galaxy devices. First up, it's talking about its foldable phone. 

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Galaxy F? Galaxy Flex? What will it be called?

    Galaxy F? Galaxy Flex? What will it be called?

    Samsung first teased its foldable phone last November. We've been waiting -- ever so patiently -- for an update since. 

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Say 'Hello' to Galaxy Fold

    Say 'Hello' to Galaxy Fold

    Here is it! It's officially called Galaxy Fold. Samsung is confirming the name and giving us a good look at the device, along with more details about what it features and when we can buy it. 

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • It has two modes

    It has two modes

    It's a chunky little thing when folded, eh? It features a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display and can have either a tablet-like screen when folded out (tablet mode) or a phone-like screen once folded (phone mode).

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • 'We changed the shape of tomorrow'

    'We changed the shape of tomorrow'

    Samsung is really driving home the innovation factor now...

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • It has a hinge

    It has a hinge

    The Galaxy Fold has a backbone that consists of a hinge system with multiple interlocking parts. It's all hidden at the rear of the device.

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  • The phone display is quite small

    The phone display is quite small

    The Galaxy Fold has a backbone that consists of a hinge system with multiple interlocking parts. It's all hidden at the rear of the device.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Lots of options for taking pics

    Lots of options for taking pics

    There's also a front dual camera shooter on the cover. It has a 10-megapixel sensor and 8-megapixel RGB depth sensor.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • What do you think of this final design?

    What do you think of this final design?

    It truly is a cool-looking device.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • But that tablet display is huge!

    But that tablet display is huge!

    When folded out, you get a 7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 1536 x 2152 resolution.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Just stunning

    Just stunning

    It certainly looks like a tablet from this angle.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Can you see it?

    Can you see it?

    You can get a better glimpse of the hinge in this shot.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Not one, but two batteries

    Not one, but two batteries

    Samsung said it's using two batteries with a 4,380mAh capacity. These are separated by the fold, although used together with Android. 

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • The future is now

    The future is now

    The Galaxy Fold can run a total of three apps simultaneously.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Notice the split-screen effect here

    Notice the split-screen effect here

    Samsung is using a continuity system that allows you to move between the tablet and phone modes.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Supported apps at launch

    Supported apps at launch

    Apps like WhatsApp, Microsoft Office, and YouTube will be optimised.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Full Android support is promised

    Full Android support is promised

    Samsung said it's working with Google so that Android will support the Galaxy Fold.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • This is a top-end device

    This is a top-end device

    And here's the full spec list.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • ...With a top-end price

    ...With a top-end price

    And now the price. Ouch. Galaxy Fold will start at $1,980 for 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • Won't have long to wait

    Won't have long to wait

    Samsung hasn't confirmed when you can preorder, but the phone will launch on April 26, 2019. There will be an LTE model and a 5G variant. No word yet on whether there is a price difference there.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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  • So many options!

    So many options!

    It'll be available in four different colors: Black, silver, blue, and green. And you'll be able to customize the color of the hinge, too.

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    Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

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Elyse Betters Picaro

By Elyse Betters Picaro | February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST) | Topic: Mobility

  • Welcome to Unpacked 2019
  • Galaxy F? Galaxy Flex? What will it be called?
  • Say 'Hello' to Galaxy Fold
  • It has two modes
  • 'We changed the shape of tomorrow'
  • It has a hinge
  • The phone display is quite small
  • Lots of options for taking pics
  • What do you think of this final design?
  • But that tablet display is huge!
  • Just stunning
  • Can you see it?
  • Not one, but two batteries
  • The future is now
  • Notice the split-screen effect here
  • Supported apps at launch
  • Full Android support is promised
  • This is a top-end device
  • ...With a top-end price
  • Won't have long to wait
  • So many options!

Samsung gave its foldable phone an official name and revealed when you can buy it. (Warning: It isn't cheap.)

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This is a top-end device

And here's the full spec list.

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Published: February 20, 2019 -- 19:31 GMT (11:31 PST)

Caption by: Elyse Betters Picaro

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