In Pictures: Samsung unveils Galaxy Fold, wearables

While stepping up its efforts in artificial intelligence and wearables

SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung unveiled its first foldable handset from a major manufacturer on the home turf of rival Apple, with the two giants battling for the premium segment of the market.

The South Korean giant released the device which unfolds to a display of 7.3 inches to serve as both a smartphone and tablet.

"We are giving you a device that doesn't just define a new category, it defies category," said Samsung's Justin Denison at a San Francisco product launch event.

Samsung also announced its new Galaxy S10 handset along with a new lineup of wearable tech devices including its Galaxy Watch Active smartwatch, Galaxy Fit trackers and its cord-free earbuds, called Galaxy Buds.



 

Samsung devices are seen on display during the Samsung Unpacked product launch event in San Francisco, California on February 20, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

 

DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division of Samsung Electronics, holds the new Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone during the Samsung Unpacked event on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco, California. PHOTO: AFP

 

Members of the media try out Samsung devices during the Samsung Unpacked product launch event in San Francisco, California on February 20, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

 

The new Samsung Galaxy Buds are displayed during the Samsung Unpacked event on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco, California. PHOTO: AFP

 

DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division of Samsung Electronics, holds the new Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone during the Samsung Unpacked event on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco, California. PHOTO: AFP

 

The new Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10 smartphones are displayed during the Samsung Unpacked event on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco, California. PHOTO: AFP

 

Samsung Electronics President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, DJ Koh, speaks during the Samsung Unpacked product launch event in San Francisco, California on February 20, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

 

Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg speaks during the Samsung Unpacked event on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco, California. PHOTO: AFP