Essential information
- An informant has allegedly uncovered several animations within Samsung’s One UI 8 software that highlight its anticipated tri-fold design.
- The animations imply a design that may resemble the Galaxy Z Fold series, featuring a vertical camera layout on top of an island, as previously observed.
- Speculation suggests that Samsung might incorporate two “inward-folding” screens for the tri-fold; however, one side must first fold inward before the other.
- Rumors indicate this device may be dubbed the “Galaxy G Fold,” boasting a nearly 10-inch display, potentially making its debut next week during Unpacked.
We have been eagerly anticipating Samsung’s initial venture into the trifold arena, and it appears its One UI software is equally prepared.
The trifold, earlier rumored to be named the “Galaxy G Fold,” was identified in a One UI 8 exploration by informant AssembleDebug (Android Authority). Nevertheless, as noted in the post, Samsung’s internal coding designates the device as the “Multifold 7,” likely a codename. The more significant evidence pertains to supporting animations for the device’s functionalities. One animation illustrates the folding mechanism of the trifold, with the leftmost section unfolding to reveal the entire display.
The informant went further, indicating that the One UI 8 animation implies Samsung has opted for two “inward-folding” screens. However, the