The company’s part-tablet, part-smartphone Fold line is making good on its promise to become a multitasking powerhouse.
Samsung teased on Wednesday the new Galaxy Z Fold 4, the first device to ship with Android 12L – a special version of Android created by Google for large-screen experiences, including foldables.
The device allows users to switch fullscreen apps to pop-up windows, or split screens in half. Users could also read email on one side of the screen and edit a presentation on the other side, for example. They could also run multiple apps at one time.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 also includes new swiping gestures and a taskbar in a layout that’s similar to a PC. Moreover, it features an interactive cover screen, narrower bezels and is lighter and slimmer. It also works with Samsung’s S Pen (sold separately).
The Fold received a camera system upgrade, too, with a new 50MP wide camera lens, a 30x space zoom lens, and a handful of photo features, including the ability to take clear images at night.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at $1,799.99 and comes in gray-green, beige and black. It’s also available in available in burgundy for the 256GB and 512GB models.