In the past few years, full-screen design, as well as different styles of screen notch, have been the trend in the smartphone industry. However, foldable phones and 5G took the centre stage last year. Already, a few foldable smartphones have been launched, notably by Huawei and Samsung. The Korean company s now rumoured to have decided to use Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on the upcoming Galaxy Fold 2 phone. 
Last year, Corning was reported to be working on a Gorilla Glass for foldable phones. Samsung and Corning are said to be working to accelerate development and to set up a supply chain in the US. Samsung will reportedly use Corning UTG on foldable phones coming out next year. This will not only reduce costs but also reduce the weight of the UTG solution added to the phone. Corning has been reportedly able to make a glass that’s just 0.1mm thick and can fold to a radius of 5mm. Other details as regards the strength of the glass are still unknown.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Fold 2 will be unveiled in August alongside the Galaxy Note20. There is the possibility of the company launching a 5G version of the Z Flip as well.
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