Samsung Galaxy S3 to Feature Flexible YOUM Display?
Samsung launched its YOUM brand this week which is a line of flexible AMOLED displays that could be used on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3.
YouMobile reports that the new line of bendable screens should begin to show up on some of Samsung's new devices as well as other companies' gadgets later on this year.
"Samsung has officially launched its "YOUM" brand for flexible AMOLED displays, ahead of the bendable panels showing up in commercial hardware later this year," wrote the site.
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Samsung hopes to deliver thinner and lighter AMOLED displays that are virtually unbreakable with the YOUM line.
The screen is made up of different layers that allow YOUM to be flexible. Normal LCD screens are comprised of six layers with two being glass that make them more susceptible to damage.
YOUM displays eliminate the presence of glass and employ more flexible material.
"It is the glass which makes the screens more vulnerable to damage, and indeed stops them from flexing or folding," wrote YouMoble. "In contrast, Samsung YOUM panels use film-based encapsulation and TFT layers rather than glass substrates, which make them more resilient to damage along with allowing more flexibility in device design."
Samsung previously showed off some other bendable gadgets and the company claimed it would be able to create wraparound displays in future that could cover two or more surfaces.
This advancement in design could create a device that features a regular front screen that continues around the side.
There is no official news relating the Samsung Galaxy S3 with the new YOUM line of displays, however commentators say the device would be great to give the screens a proper launch.
The smartphone is expected to be released within the next few months.
The only news released on its display is that it will exceed 4.5-inches.
