Fold it twice: Samsung unveils double-bending panel for smartphones

Tech giant to show slidable display at online expo

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Samsung hopes to supply its three-segment folding OLED panel to other smartphone brands. (Photo courtesy of Samsung)

KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics has developed an OLED panel that folds into three segments, looking to deploy the technology for future smartphones.

Measuring 7.2 inches fully unfolded, the prototype is being unveiled in an online expo hosted in the U.S. from Monday. The company is also scheduled to show off a slidable display there.

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