Samsung Patents Quad-Foldable Smartphone Design with Enhanced Multitasking

Samsung has recently patented a novel foldable smartphone design featuring four interconnected panels and three hinges. This innovative design, detailed in patent PCT/KR2024/010852, aims to transform the device into a full-sized tablet, offering users an expansive screen real estate. The quad-fold design promises to enhance multitasking capabilities and provide an immersive experience for video consumption. When folded, the device may have a thicker profile, potentially resembling a power bank. While the patent doesn't guarantee a market release, it secures the design and highlights Samsung's continued exploration of foldable technology, potentially setting the stage for future innovations in the foldable market. This design allows the device to fold inward, protecting the screen when folded.