During the ongoing Display Week 2021, Samsung showed off its next-gen screen technologies. The South Korean company posted video demos of a multi-foldable mobile display, a 17-inch foldable screen, and a slidable phone, and judging by CEO JS Choi's keynote speech, the former two are closer to production than the rollable phone.
That's not to say Samsung's rollable smartphone is years away, as the company has filed to trademark the 'Z Roll' name.
Galaxy Z Roll release date
The application was spotted by Let's Go Digital and it implies that Samsung's rollable phones will be part of its Galaxy Z series. As is often the case, the document is thin on details but it seems to have revealed one key spec: S Pen support.
This information in no way confirms that Samsung's first rollable phone will offer stylus compatibility, but it's still interesting to take note of. Samsung's next foldable flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and clamshell Z Flip 3's successor are also expected to offer S Pen support.
Information and concept video released by Samsung suggest that the Galaxy Z Roll will be capable of expanding horizontally. In its unrolled form, it will have a conventional form factor. The additional display area will be handy for multitasking.
Per past reports, the phone will have a 6-inches display and the rollable tech will allow it to expand to 8-inches.
Samsung allegedly demoed a rollable smartphone during CES 2020 and the company's Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was allegedly seen holding a slide-out phone during a November visit to a research and development center in Seoul, South Korea.
A couple of other companies have also presented their rollable prototypes, but we don't expect them to turn into commercial products anytime soon.
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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