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After Huawei & ASUS, Amazon may bring the next foldable laptop

Sean — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:29:43 +0000

One of the most unique laptops announced during the ongoing Computex 2025 event was the Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, which was a laptop with a flexible display. Foldable laptops still aren’t that common, but the next model could surprisingly be arriving from Amazon.

Amazon foldable laptop in the works?

Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design

Foldable laptops aren’t as common as foldable smartphones, with ASUS and Huawei being among the few to offer such notebooks. However, in a surprising turn of events, Amazon might be the latest brand to join the ranks. The news arrives from known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest tweet, Kuo stated that Apple’s competitors are currently working on large-sized foldable devices. But this isn’t limited to just Huawei with its new MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, but also Amazon.

The analyst claimed that Amazon is internally developing a similar product, but this has yet to go official. He further adds that “If development progresses as planned, it is projected to enter mass production in late 2026 or 2027.” In other words, the foldable laptop from Amazon isn’t too far off. Ming-Chi Kui also talked about how Apple’s 18.8-inch foldable device is expected to hit mass production by late 2027 or sometime in 2028.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

By this time around, we can expect to find more foldable laptops to hit the market. These categories of PCs might even become a lot more mainstream in a few years. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at this point so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more.

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Samsung may launch a foldable laptop with waterdrop hinge in the second half of 2024

Soumyakanti — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 23:19:14 +0000

Samsung is reportedly developing a slim foldable laptop incorporating a unique waterdrop hinge mechanism, with a launch expected in the latter half of the next year, as per sources from Korean outlet The Elec. This waterdrop design as Samsung calls Flex Hinge was previously introduced in Samsung’s recent foldable smartphones, Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5.

Samsung’s Flex Hinge To Venture into Laptops

The waterdrop hinge (know more about waterdrop hinge here) allows the axis to move when folded, resulting in a tighter fit between screens and reduced creases at the fold. The new hinge might make the laptop slimmer, although durability concerns could potentially lead to a thicker final product.

Despite the intriguing design, industry insiders question the necessity of a waterdrop hinge for foldable laptops. Unlike smartphones, which are held close to the eyes, foldable laptops’ usage is different. Given the laptops’ heavier nature, a U-shaped hinge might offer a more practical alternative. An expert weighed in, stating that the benefits of a waterdrop hinge in a laptop might not be significant for users.

Moreover, while LG has already launched a foldable laptop called Gram Fold, Samsung’s decision to wait is perceived as strategic due to the IT industry’s current challenges. Some argue that Samsung’s foray into the foldable laptop market may not bring substantial differentiation or profitability, given their relatively weaker position in the laptop sector.

As for the laptop’s OLED panels, potential suppliers are anticipated to be Samsung Display or BOE Technology Group. Meanwhile, Apple is also rumored to be working on a foldable MacBook which may launch in 2026.

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LG unveils Gram Fold laptop with foldable OLED display and Intel i5-1335U processor

Chetan — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 02:48:04 +0000

It feels like yesterday when companies like HP, Lenovo and Asus introduced their first laptops with foldable displays. These laptops had quite an impression on users who wanted a foldable laptop screen. Now, LG has stepped into the arena with its latest foldable laptop.

According to a recent announcement, LG has revealed its latest device with a 17-inch foldable OLED display. This new foldable laptop will go by the name Gram Fold. Let’s go ahead and take a look at the specifications.

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LG Gram Fold Specifications

The latest LG Gram Fold will have a 17-inch Foldable OLED touch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels. The size of the laptop in tablet mode is 378 x 280 mm and 192 x 280 mm in Fold mode. The Gram Fold weight is around 1,250 (excluding the keyboard) and 1,530 (including the keyboard), making it easier for users to carry it from place to place.

The LG Gram Fold runs on an Intel i5-1335U 13th Gen processor and an Intel Iris Xe graphics card with built-in Dolby Atmos Pivot Stereo speakers. The laptop has 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. As per the announcement, the company has developed a Bluetooth full-size keyboard accessory with a touchpad.

Furthermore, the LG Gram Fold will operate on Windows 11 Home (64-bit) operating system accompanied by facial recognition. As for the USB ports, the laptop will have USB 4.0 Gen 3 x 2 Type C (x1, USB PD & Thunderbolt 4) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 1 Type C (x1, USB PD).

Price and Availability

The LG Gram Fold will be officially released in South Korea in October 2023. The company has yet to reveal the price of the laptop. However, we expect to receive more information in the future. So stay tuned.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 foldable laptop officially announced; priced at $2,499

Jeet — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:07:31 +0000

A couple of years ago, Lenovo had launched ThinkPad X1 Fold as the world’s first computer with a foldable display. Now, the company has announced a new version of the device, dubbed Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2.

The first-generation product seemed like a proof of concept and after learning from the feedback, the company has announced this second-generation product. The company has upgraded or improved almost everything in this new device compared to its predecessor.

The highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is its display. The device features a 16.3-inch foldable Samsung OLED display with a screen resolution of 2024 x 2560 pixels. It offers 600nit brightness, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, and On-cell Touch with Pen support.

When folded, the device shrinks to a 12-inch display and can be paired with a Bluetooth keyboard, making it feel like an actual laptop. For comparison, the original X1 Fold had a 13.3-inch display which shrinks to 8-inch when folded.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Intel 12th generation U-series Core i5 and Core i7 vPro processors, offering ten cores for better performance. It can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD.

There are three USB Type-C ports, two of which support Thunderbolt 4. The company is also adding an option for a Nano-SIM tray for 5G Sub 6 with LTE. There are three speakers with Dolby Atmos.

The laptop features a 5-megapixel RGB+IR camera with an optional Intel VSC (Visual Sensing Controller) for security. It can auto-frame regardless of the tablet’s posture – landscape, portrait, laptop mode, etc.

It now comes with a larger and full-sized keyboard with a haptic touchpad. It is connected through Bluetooth 5.2 and is rechargeable via USB Type-C. The company has revealed that the laptop meets MIL-STD-810H standards for durability.

As for the pricing and availability, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 has a starting price of $2,499 and will be available for purchase from November this year.

HP may be working on 17 inch laptop with foldable OLED display: Report

Sean — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:58:45 +0000

HP is apparently planning on launching a new 17 inch foldable laptop. The latest rumor is that the company working on a laptop with a flexible OLED display and is sourcing a cover for this screen from a South Korean supplier.

According to TheElec report, the known PC maker is supplying the thin ad flexible polyimide (PI) film that will cover the 17 inch flexible OLED panel for its foldable laptops from South Korean conglomerate, SK IE Technology (SKIET). For those unaware, foldable panels that brands employ usually consist of either UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) or the PI film. The former is prominent in Samsung Galaxy Z series devices. But it seems that Hewlett-Packard’s foldable laptop will favor the latter.

As per recent rumors, the foldable laptop will sport a 17 inch panel that has a 4K resolution. Furthermore, in its compact form, it will measure just 11 inches and can unfold to its full size of 17 inch. So, it’s likely that the display technology is from LG, which showcased larger sized bendable OLEDs back at the CES 2022 event. In other words, there’s a chance that it might also come with a stylus and touchscreen support.

TheElec found that SKIET and LG will be shipping around 10,000 flexible OLED displays and protective films to HP. The limited quantity is likely due to the niche market that the foldable device targets. Meaning, it is probably going to be quite expensive as well. But as of right now, we have no news regarding its pricing or even possible specifications. So stick around for more updates.

ASUS Zenbook 17 FOLD and Zenbook 14 OLED laptops unveiled at CES 2022

Jeet — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:18:35 +0000

Many computer manufacturers have announced their new devices and among them is ASUS which has announced its latest ZenBook 14 2022 lineup at the CES 2022. The company has announced two new models — ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED and ASUS ZenBook 17 Fold.

ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED

The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED features a 14-inch OLED display that offers a screen resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, 550-nit brightness, DCI-P3 color gamut, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 0.2ms response time.

It is offered in separate versions powered by the latest processors from Intel and AMD. The devices powered by the Intel 12th generation Core H-series chips pack DDR5 RAM while the models with AMD Ryzen come with DDR4x RAM.

They come with up to 1TB PCIe storage and there’s also an extra M.2 slot available for further expanding the storage capacity. There are several ports, including two USB-C connections, a single USB-A port, HDMI 2.0, a headphone jack, and a microSD card slot.

For connectivity, it comes with WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support. In the models powered by the Intel CPU, the two USB-C ports will offer Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The device packs a 75Whr battery.

As of now, the company has not announced the pricing details for the ZenBook 14 OLED but ASUS has promised to share more information when the device go on sale sometime around the second half of the year.

ASUS ZenBook 17 Fold

We have seen several smartphones with a foldable display and even laptops adopted the same. Now, ASUS is joining the list with the launch of its ZenBook 17 Fold which comes with a foldable OLED screen.

When the device is fully opened, it offers a 17.3-inch OLED display with QHD screen resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels, a 4:3 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 0.2ms response time, and a 90 Hz refresh rate with Dolby Vision support.

Upon partially folding the device and positioning the keyboard on the bottom half, the device can effectively be used as a 12.5-inch laptop with Full HD screen resolution.

The company has not revealed the chip that is powering the device and has just said that it is powered by “the latest Intel CPU” with integrated graphics. As for memory, it packs up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD storage.

For connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 but coming to ports, there’s only Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The device also has Dolby Atmos quad-speaker system and everything is powered by a 75Wh capacity battery.

ASUS has not revealed the pricing details for the ZenBook 17 Fold but the device could get launched around Computex in May this year.

Samsung reportedly working on Galaxy Book Fold 17, a foldable screen laptop

Jeet — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:07:35 +0000

Samsung has been pushing the foldable smartphones in the market and the strategy might be working for the South Korean giant as it is witnessing record bookings for the newly launched Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 phones.

Now, it seems that the company is now looking to expand the foldable technology to the laptop segment as well, starting with the Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17. The device was showcased as a concept at SID 2021 but it’s reportedly being developed by Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17 Concept Showcased at SID 2021

The report, coming from @UniverseIce, confirms the Galaxy Book Fold 17 moniker for the upcoming device but nothing much is currently known about this product. It is likely to come with a 17-inch foldable display.

We expect the actual product to look a bit different compared to what the company showcased at SID 2021 earlier this year. The concept device showcased had very thin bezels around the screen, and an Under-Display Camera (UDC).

As noted, currently there’s not much known about the Samsung Galaxy Book Fold 17 but if the device is indeed real and set to launch soon, we expect to know more about its features and specifications, as well as pricing and availability details in the coming weeks.

Last year, Lenovo had launched the ThinkPad X1 Fold laptop, featuring a 13.3-inch foldable OLED display with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. It was first showcased at CES 2019 as “the world’s first foldable PC.”