Brand new forms, multitudes of camera lenses and notches thinner than ever seen before, here’s the new phone launches to look out for
This year has proved to be an exciting time for the smartphone industry. Rumours and leaks about the biggest smartphone companies' upcoming handsets have been dropping on a regular basis since their latest devices hit the market. Based on details released by brands as well as information uncovered by phone enthusiasts, here's a list of the most-anticipated phones expected to launch in the third and fourth quarters of this year.
Samsung Galaxy Fold and Note 10
Though Samsung's flexible Galaxy Fold smartphone-tablet hybrid was supposed to launch in April, consistent reports of fragility from reviewers and journalists who received the device early led to the company delaying the launch. As of this week, the smartphone is expected to debut in September, with an updated user experience.
The flagship Galaxy Note 10 (and possibly a larger Galaxy Note 10 Pro) will launch on August 7 at the Samsung Unpacked press event in New York. Based on industry rumours, the device is likely to feature a centrally-placed cut-out-style notch along the top of the display, a triple rear camera setup, and a sound-conducting screen. The Pro model is suspected to have a quad-camera setup, bigger display, and possible 5G compatibility.