And this makes perfect sense for the world’s top phone maker

Apr 16, 2021 17:36 GMT  ·  By

Samsung is already one of the companies investing big in foldable phones, and now the company is likely to bring the same approach to the world of tablets too.

A report from GizmoChina reveals that Samsung is currently working on what’s being called the Galaxy Z Fold Tab, a new device that will land in the form of a foldable tablet.

In other words, Samsung wants to release a foldable tablet, that would therefore offer even a higher screen estate, with the device projected to be announced later this year, possibly in the summer.

Details are not available right now, but Samsung typically used a summer event, very often in August or in early September, to take the wraps off the Galaxy Note, though this year, such a model is likely to be skipped. So there’s a chance Samsung replaces the Note unveiling with an event focused on the foldable tablet.

Samsung’s foldable strategy

Samsung is betting big on foldables in the long term, and this is why the company is also working on bringing this new form factor to cheaper price points as well.

The company has already confirmed it wants foldables to be more affordable, with new models expected to go live as soon as this year.

“True to our heritage of staying ahead of the curve with trailblazing mobile tech, we’ll be expanding our portfolio of foldables, so this groundbreaking category is more accessible to everyone. And while we’re already known for our revolutionary cameras, we’ll never stop trying to outdo ourselves — so be on the lookout for super-intelligent, pro-grade camera and video capabilities in 2021,” Samsung said.

New foldables are expected in June or July at the earliest, with a new Samsung event to witness the debut of new Galaxy Fold and Flip models.