Samsung flip smartphone with a rotating camera in the works

Samsung

recently filed a patent application with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The company's latest patent application is for a "foldable electronic device with a rotating camera on the hinge." The accompanying sketch shows a rocker design similar to the Galaxy Z Flip. The patent image also shows Samsung putting the camera in the hinge. The camera can be rotated to take pictures from different front, top and back angles. It can do everything from selfies to regular shots in one go.

Due to camera position changes, Samsung may provide a larger secondary screen for this flip phone to display more content. In addition to its applicability for notifications and incoming calls, it will also work for informational responses.

However, this patented design has a drawback. Due to the change in camera position, the phone cannot be placed flat on the table when the phone is unfolded. Also, the hinge position will be higher when folded.

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Samsung will hold a new product launch conference at 10:00 p.m. on August 11th. At the event, we expect the company to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

There will only be two Samsung foldable phones this year

In addition, Samsung has already applied for a

brand called “Armor Frame”. That

is expected to bring a stronger midframe to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Additionally, the report states that both phones

should be released in July,

and the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 can reach

$2,000

. Moreover, Samsung will not release another foldable smartphone this year. Based on previous speculation, Samsung may launch up to four foldable smartphones this year. This has so far proven to be false. In fact, the market is not ready for so many foldable smartphones in a single year. Given the effect of the pandemic, consumers may not be willing to spend so much.

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It is interesting to see that Samsung is interested in the durability of its expensive foldable smartphones. From one generation to the next, Samsung solves the problems of durability. Recall that with the Galaxy Z Flip, the company presents the very first foldable screen with ultra-thin glass and a solid hinge. Subsequently, the Z Fold 2 also uses a UTG panel with a better hinge.

With the upcoming new models, the company is adding the IP rating. So far, no foldable smartphone from Samsung comes with an IP rating. However, with the latest reports, it looks like things are about to change.

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