A veteran Japanese journalist who has collected more than 1,800 mobile phones over the past 20 years is making headlines for traveling to Korea to purchase the Galaxy Z TriFold.
According to the Samsung Electronics newsroom on the 29th, Yasuhiro Yamane, a Japanese IT journalist who has covered the smartphone and telecommunications sector for over two decades and amassed more than 1,800 mobile phones, visited Korea this month to coincide with the release of the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Currently based in Hong Kong and working as a freelance journalist, Yamane describes himself as a ‘mobile phone researcher’ due to his deep passion for devices. He began his collection in 2003 with the Samsung SGH-E400 flip phone and has since witnessed the evolution of smartphones.
Regarding the Z TriFold, Yamane remarked, “It is a completely new type of product. When folded, it can be carried like a regular phone, but when unfolded, its 10-inch large screen offers outstanding productivity and multitasking capabilities.”
He added, “After showing it to 100 acquaintances in Japan, most described it as a truly new form factor and expressed anticipation for its release in Japan. I believe this device allows anyone, anywhere, to experience the versatility of a large screen.”
He went on to praise the device, saying, “With its slim and durable folding technology, an interface optimized for large screens, and user-centered multitasking experience, it sets a new direction for next-generation smartphones.”
He continued, “Through the Galaxy Z TriFold, I realized how enjoyable and convenient a multi-folding large screen can be. I look forward to seeing what other innovations Samsung Electronics will surprise us with in the future.”
Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics began selling the Galaxy Z TriFold in Korea on the 12th, making it the first market to launch the device. The rollout is continuing sequentially in global markets, including China, Taiwan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States of America (USA).
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
