TL;DR
- Samsung Display is reportedly developing CTG, a new ultra-thin glass design for foldables.
- The technology makes the folding area thinner while keeping the rest of the glass stronger.
- CTG could arrive as early as the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series if development stays on track.
Samsung’s latest foldables are off to a flying start. After the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 set new pre-order records, it appears Samsung is already laying the groundwork for what comes next. Samsung Display is reportedly developing a new glass technology that could make one of foldables’ biggest compromises far less noticeable.
According to ZDNet, Samsung Display is developing what it calls CTG (Center Etched Thin Glass), a next-generation version of the ultra-thin glass used in today’s foldable OLED panels. Industry sources cited by the publication claim the technology could be ready for commercial devices as early as next year, although it’s still under development and no adoption has been confirmed.
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