Foldable Smartphone by LG Rumored for CES 2019

according to The company will apparently show a foldable smartphone during a presentation at next year's CES technology show in Las Vegas, according to mobile leaker Evan Blass. LG is not saying anything at all on the subject, and although Samsung and Huawei have confirmed folding smartphone plans; neither have stated anything about when they will launch outside of some time in 2019. Huawei has linked its folding smartphone with 5G, indicating it may not arrive until a 5G network launches — a date which is equally unknown. Microsoft is also rumored to be examining a foldable device design. CES 2019 begins on January 8, 2019, and we'll keep you up to date with LG's foldable smartphone news and rumors right here.

Smartphone Makers Seek Foldable Phones With Flex Appeal

HONG KONG—Mobile-phone makers think they have a solution to slowing sales: smartphones with big displays that fold up like books. At least five of the world's leading sellers of phones, including Apple Inc., have sought patents for folding models, which would mark the biggest design change to the flat rectangular slabs that have been ubiquitous since the dawn of the smartphone era a decade ago. At least two companies—Samsung Electronics Co. and Huawei Technologies Co.—have confirmed plans to release handsets with foldable...

Samsung's Foldable Smartphone Might Not Be Available for the Public Until Next Year, Despite Getting Demoed Next Week

as informed in While Samsung initially had a head start over other manufacturers in the foldable smartphone race, reported delays gave other companies plenty of time to catch up. Samsung had said earlier that it will unveil its foldable smartphone next month. Samsung Reportedly Undecided About Certain Things Related to Its Foldable Smartphone, Including Its DesignA foldable smartphone is unlike any other. Apparently, Samsung is already working with Google to make a special version of Android for its foldable phone. Samsung hasn't been doing particularly well in the smartphone market lately and it is essential that its next phone has a compelling USP in order to sell well.

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