Samsung has been clinging for years to an idea that, for many, was already outdated: the narrow and elongated format of its book-type folding. While competitors like Google or OnePlus demonstrated that a external screen wide is much more functional for everyday use, the South Korean firm stuck to its guns. However, it seems that the resistance is over and major changes are coming to its production line.
According to an exclusive published by Android Authoritythe code of the company's new customization layer hides the best kept secret of Asians. System files have been found showing a new device—possibly the future Galaxy Z Fold «Wide»—with a completely renewed aspect ratio. The schemes leave no room for doubt: Samsung surrenders to the evidence and finally embraces the passport format.
A necessary change in ergonomics
The leak reveals a terminal that, when unfolded, has an almost square shape, very different from the vertical rectangle that the Fold series has accustomed us to since its inception. This implies that the closed screen will finally be comfortable to write with two hands and handle common applications without the interface feeling compressed or cut off.
It is a movement that arrives late, but is greatly appreciated. After several generations of timid evolution, this redesign suggests that Samsung has decided to stop dictating how we should use the mobile phone and start listening to what the market demands. If these animations materialize in the final hardware, we would be looking at the brand's most balanced foldable, combining its excellent software with hardware that no longer looks like a television remote control.
If you are curious and want see the animation exactly what has given away the brand, you can take a look directly at the report Android Authority.
And you, are you convinced by this change to the wide format or were you one of the few who loved the narrow screen to use it with one hand?
