{
  "id": 19518168,
  "title": "Samsung is reportedly building a phone that stretches from 16:9 to 21:9",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/samsung-is-reportedly-building-a-phone-that-stretches-from-16-9-to-21",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T15:46:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-rollable-phone-details/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung is rumored to be developing a phone with a screen capable of switching between landscape ratios of 16:9 and ultrawide 21:9 as needed. This innovative display technology, sometimes referred to as a rollable display, would enable the handset to expand from a compact size to a larger screen when required. The claim is based on revelations from a credible leakster known as Ice Universe. While no specific release date has been announced, this development follows Samsung's recent introduction of the Galaxy Fold at a tech event earlier this year. The leap to a rollable screen could provide users with greater flexibility in how they consume content. However, foldable phones have yet to become mainstream despite ongoing technological advancements. The prospect of a rollable phone from Samsung is intriguing, but significant engineering challenges remain. The durability of a device capable of thousands of screen folding cycles remains a major question. Additionally, Samsung would need to ensure the new phone's cameras perform comparably to its flagship models. As with any tech innovation, the success of a rollable Samsung phone will depend on whether the company can translate this concept into a reliable, affordable product.",
  "summary": "Rollables could be the next big thing, and Samsung's reportedly working on it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}