Samsung's tri-fold G Fold phone could launch in just two countries - for up to $3,500

Rumor mill: Remember Samsung's tri-fold smartphone that made headlines at the start of the year? The device, which can unfold into what is essentially a 9.96-inch tablet, was always expected to carry a hefty price tag. According to a new claim, it could be up to $3,500 – and not available in the US. Samsung's G Fold features a fairly standard 6.49-inch outer display in its folded mode, but can stretch to almost 10 inches when fully opened. With Samsung's Z Fold 6 priced at close to $2,000, an even bigger handset with yet another folding section is going to add to that already high amount. The latest rumors say that it will start at $3,000 and go up to $3,500, depending on what specs buyers choose. It was originally reported that Samsung will repeat what it does with the current Fold series and make the G Fold in limited numbers – with their high prices and lower yields for flexible OLED panels, foldables make up just 3-5% of Samsung's phone output. While it's estimated that fewer t ... Read full article.