Smartphones revolutionized the way we interact with technology by doing away with physical keyboards. But now, it seems like we may be getting them back – in a detachable form! Samsung has filed a patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) for a foldable device that includes a detachable keyboard. Here’s what we know:

– The patent filing includes design sketches of the device from various angles, showcasing it both with and without the keyboard.
– The sketches reveal a device with a large display and a hinge at the bottom, allowing it to fold inward.
– The detachable keyboard can be attached to the bottom of the device and folded inward along with the lower part of the screen.
– While it’s uncertain how this folding mechanism might impact screen durability, Samsung could potentially use protective film similar to that on the Galaxy Fold 5 to safeguard the screen.
– Combining a foldable display with a detachable keyboard could make the device more compact and portable.

If this concept materializes in next year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung may be on track to completely revamp its book-style foldable by 2025. The device depicted in the patent images resembles more of a tri-folding phone than previous iterations of the Galaxy Z Fold. However, this could also hint at an entirely new product from Samsung that is even further down the road.

Could we be looking at a folding Galaxy Tab in our future? Share your thoughts in the comments below!