It's apparently the end of the road for the Galaxy Note series and to retain S Pen users, Samsung has expanded its stylus experience to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and has also revealed plans to bring support to more device categories in the future.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is highly likely to sport S Pen functionality and although there is no evidence so far that the Z Flip 3 will also work with a digital pen, a new report from LetsGoDigital implies we shouldn't rule out the possibility.
The report is based on a trademark application filed recently by Samsung for the 'Z Flip' moniker. Here is the description for the trademark: 'smartphones, tablets, protective covers; electronic pen; capacitive stylus'.
What makes the application interesting is that a trademark that was filed for ' Samsung Z Flip ' in February 2020 does not mention an electronic pen and or capacitive stylus. This indicates that Samsung is considering bringing stylus support to its clamshell phones. Although trademarks are far from a guarantee that something is on the way, they are often the earliest hint about a company's plan.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is rumored to have a sturdier Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) to withstand stylus pressure. The stylus itself has been made especially for bendable phones. If all goes well, Samsung may extend stylus support to the Z Flip 3 successor.
The flip phone is expected to tout a significant design upgrade over the current model. Leaked promo material indicates it will have a much larger cover display, a two-tone rear, and more squared-off edges, and will be available in eight colors.
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And it's not just about the aesthetics, as the core hardware is also expected to be top-notch: A 6.7-inches main screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Despite these improvements, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is rumored to cost less than its predecessor. A new leak says the phone will have a price tag of between $990 and $1,199, which means it could be up to $459 cheaper than the Z Flip 5G was at launch. The latter's price was recently reduced from $1,449 to $1,199.
Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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