Samsung Electronics Co. plans to begin selling a trifold smartphone later this year, joining rival Huawei Technologies Co. in exploring a relatively untested market.

Rumors have been swirling about the imminent release of a so-called "Galaxy G Fold" with three screens. Now, a Samsung executive appears to have confirmed their validity.

“I expect we will be able to launch the trifold phone within this year,” TM Roh, acting head of Samsung’s Device Experience division, told The Korea Times. While the device is rumored to be called the Galaxy G Fold, Roh said its final name hasn’t been decided.

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