Intel, Samsung Display show off 'slidable' PC concept

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If this concept ever comes to life, we might see slidable PCs in the future. Samsung Display CEO JS Choi showed off at Intel's Innovation keynote a new prototype PC that goes from a 13-inch tablet into a 17-inch one. Choi said this "device will satisfy various needs for a larger screen and portability as well." He hinted at foldable being gone on PCs for now, at least from Samsung Display's perspective.

Using this prototype, Intel demonstrated its new Unison software on this screen, which aims to connect Intel-powered computers to smartphones. We don't know if this concept will ever become an actual product, but it does show us what the companies are experimenting with in this space.

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Samsung rumoured to stop traditional LCD panel production

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This might not be the most unexpected rumour, but the timing might be earlier than expected. Samsung is reportedly planning to stop producing its LCD panels as soon as next month. The Korea Times bases its report on industry insiders, which claim the demand for LCD panels has begun declining and projections for its revenue don't look too good. The Samsung Display business unit had received a stay of execution when the pandemic started a global surge in demand for consumer electronics, but the end seems to be within sight already.

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Samsung Display shows off tri-folding screen, rollable display

No, it's not an actual product yet, but these two display designs might be for Samsung's future. Samsung Display shares two sketches of possible new display technology from the company.

The first illustration shows a tri-fold display that could evolve the existing Galaxy Fold. It can fold down to a third of the screen's size, which means the Fold could eliminate the external display. There's the logo Samsung OLED at the bottom of the screen.

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Samsung develops ‘Unbreakable’ OLED panel

Samsung’s latest innovation is in the smartphone display department. Samsung Display just announced it’s created an “Unbreakable” flexible OLED panel. This display is made for smartphones and has passed the real-time durability test based on military standards set by the US Department of Defense. The panel has also been certified by UL – Underwriters Laboratories that works for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor.

The tests that UL did include a series of drops: first was 26 drops from 1.2 meters and then later from 1.8 meters. It also survived high and low temperature tests (between 71 degrees and -32 degrees Celsius). The panel continued to work normally “with no damages to its front, sides, or edges.” Aside from smartphones, Samsung expects to use this OLED panel for things like mobile military devices, automobile consoles, tablet PCs for learning, and portable game consoles.

Source: GSMArena