“Skip to main content OPEN MENU Sign in TRENDING Labor Day deals Apple Event The World in 2035 Wordle Today iPhone 17 Galaxy Z Fold 7 Best laptops Best TVs Best Mattress Phones Android Phones Samsung Phones While Apple is busy with a thinner iPhone 17 Air, Samsung is readying the Galaxy Z Roll with a huge 12.4-inch display News By Scott Younker published yesterday Far different from its foldable phones (0) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: LetsGoDigital) Apple is slated to release the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air early next month on September 9, but Samsung is going to steal some of Apple’s thunder with an Unpacked event on September 4, where we expect to see the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Tab 11. Advertisement The company could also take some Apple shine with the release of a rollable Galaxy smartphone later this year, per one somewhat viral video. Here’s the thing: that video includes sources that were supposedly published this month but were actually written a year ago. We covered it in mid-September last year when the Korean publication The Elec reported that Samsung was working on a rollable phone in lieu of a trifold phone — Samsung is rumored to launch the trifold Galaxy G Fold this year. LATEST VIDEOS FROM TOM’S GUIDE YOU MAY LIKE The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just put Apple on notice — here’s why Samsung is reportedly making UI improvements to its triple-folding phone — and it could be a productivity beast Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge: All the rumors so far [K-Display 2024] 삼성디스플레이, AI에 최적화된 다양한 혁신 제품들을 선보이다! – YouTube Watch On A rollable display isn’t exactly a new Samsung idea. In early 2024, a rollable phone and rollable tablet were spotted in a granted patent that shows how the screen could expand from a standard phone size to more of a tablet orientation. Samsung Display showed off a version of its rollable tech during K-Display 2024. We saw a version of it at AWE 2025, though it was tangential to the smart glasses displays the company was there to show off. Rumors surrounding a Samsung rollable go back as far as 2022, when a World Intellectual Property Organization patent was discovered. That patent showed a device with a transparent rollable section of screen, either a horizontal display or one that rises vertically from the top of the phone. Other rollable devices (Image credit: Tom’s Guide) Samsung is reportedly going to release a rollable phone later this year, but even if it doesn’t launch, there are already rollable devices available for you to try. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom’s Guide direct to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. In early August, we tested out the world’s first rollable laptop in the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. The ThinkBook laptop uses a flexible display that can vertically extend from 14 inches to 16.7 inches, which is different from foldable phones that fold the display in half. On the phone front, the first one we can recall is the Motorola Rizr from 2023, which slides up, extending the screen from a 5-inch, 16:9 display to a 6.5-inch, 22:9 screen with the double press of a button. Unfortunately, Motorola hasn’t done anything with the Mizr phone since then. Outlook Samsung may have finally cracked the foldable phone with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but perhaps a rollable device could make expandable screens more enticing. Or not, Apple is rumored to launch its own foldable next year and as far as we’re aware, there are no rumors that it’s looking into rollable screens. Samsung is rumored to launch its trifold device this year, and it would be a surprise if it launched both a trifold phone and a rollable one. Right now, more rumors and leaks point to the Galaxy Fold G being closer to release than anything rollable. Follow Tom’s Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. MORE FROM TOM’S GUIDE No, not Bixby — Microsoft’s AI assistant invades Samsung smart TVs and monitors I Just Tested the Samsung S90F OLED TV For a Week — And It’s Now My Value Pick of the Year Samsung Galaxy S25 FE image leak doesn’t leave anything to the imagination Today’s best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals $1,999.99 $1,699.99 VIEW $1,699.99 VIEW $1,999.99 $1,699.99 VIEW SHOW MORE We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices SEE MORE PHONES NEWS TOPICS Samsung Scott Younker West Coast Reporter Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom’s Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released. READ MORE The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just put Apple on notice — here’s why Samsung is reportedly making UI improvements to its triple-folding phone — and it could be a productivity beast Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge: All the rumors so far Samsung just announced early Galaxy S25 FE launch — confirms new tri-fold and XR headset are coming this year Samsung’s TM Roh says tri-fold phone could launch ‘at the end of this year’ iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge — How Apple Can Blow Away Samsung LATEST IN SAMSUNG PHONES Samsung Galaxy S25 FE image leak doesn’t leave anything to the imagination Retailer Accidentally Leaked Key Galaxy S25 FE Specs — Here’s What to Expect Samsung Unpacked Is Set to Steal iPhone 17 Thunder on September 4 — Here’s What We Know Samsung is reportedly making UI improvements to its triple-folding phone — and it could be a productivity beast Your Samsung Galaxy phone comes with a hidden Easy Mode — here’s how to activate it Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a display upgrade that Apple and Google can’t match LATEST IN NEWS While Apple is busy with a thinner iPhone 17 Air, Samsung is readying the Galaxy Z Roll with a huge 12.4-inch display How to watch ‘Prison Break’ online and stream every episode from anywhere Google issues warning to 2.5 billion Gmail users — change your password right now Forget iPhone 17 — iPad Pro’s Tandem OLED display could be coming to future iPhones iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: 5 biggest trade-offs to expect Premier League 2025/26 – where to watch and what’s going to happen in Week 03 of the EPL LATEST ARTICLES 1 I tested the OnePlus Nord 5 — here’s my pros and cons 2 iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: 5 biggest trade-offs to expect 3 Google issues warning to 2.5 billion Gmail users — change your password right now 4 Forget iPhone 17 — iPad Pro’s Tandem OLED display could be coming to future iPhones 5 I’ve been testing the Kodak PIXPRO C1 — and it’s ideal for those who don’t mind imperfection Tom’s Guide is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. Terms and conditions Contact Future’s experts Privacy policy Cookies policy Accessibility Statement Advertise with us About us Archives Careers Do not sell or share my personal information © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. ” https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/while-apple-is-busy-with-a-thinner-iphone-17-air-samsung-is-readying-the-galaxy-z-roll-with-a-huge-12-4-inch-display#:~:text=Skip%20to%20main,York%2C%20NY%2010036.
Leave a comment