JAKARTA – Samsung is getting closer to the initial launch of their first triple folding device, the Galaxy Z TriFold, after firmware testing for the unlocked variant in the United States finally began. This device with a double folding mechanism has a 10 inch main screen and is expected to be priced at around 3,000 US dollars (Rp. 50 million).
After years of only appearing in the form of patents and rumors, the Galaxy Z TriFold is now truly ready to hit the market. Various recent reports say that the official launch may be held on December 5.
The latest developments confirm that Samsung is targeting an initial launch in several global regions, with the United States likely to be the only Western market in the first wave.
This week, Samsung reached an important milestone: firmware testing for the US unlocked variant with model number SM-F968U1 officially began. For premium class devices that are rumored to be launching in the next few weeks, the firmware testing time is quite tight.