As the summer begins, this is the time to pay attention to new technology rumors. Samsung has just been rumored to be coming out with a new phone called the Samsung Galaxy X folding smartphone. With the previous release of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, everyone is wondering what this new phone can bring that has not been done before or if it will just have a few specs added on for a greater price. Before the Samsung Galaxy X folding smartphone can be released Samsung needs to come out with picture proof of the new phone they will be releasing. It needs a prototype image so that people can start creating mock prototypes of the possible phone. As of now, this phone is said to be released in 2017.

There are also other new generations of phones coming soon such as the Galaxy S8. I am always happy to hear of new advances and upgrades to technology as the seasons progress. There will already be new released phones in the first half of 2017, so the phone will release at the end of 2017.

Now for this rumored phone: it is said to be a new foldable smartphone. To make a foldable phone would be the next step to crazier phones. As cool as this idea sounds, Samsung will have to remove specs in order to make this future phone foldable. Like Apple got rid of the iPhone's aux cord, what will Samsung have to give up for this new generation phone? Will the resolution for the screen have to be compromised or the camera quality that proves to be very important for social media? Samsung already gave us a curved screen with the S7 edge, which was a hit for consumers.

Now we will see if Samsung will be able to top this or if this new idea comes tumbling down, leaving consumers unhappy. Many new phones prove to be similar to old ones with a few upgraded specs. This leaves the mobile market saturated with similar phones that leave consumers wanting something different and new. So creating a completely new phone design will get Samsung ahead of the game. Unfortunately, other companies might end up running with Samsung’s foldable new phone. This could lead Samsung into starting new generations of designs that no one thought possible.

Samsung has teased consumers with a foldable screen that was modeled at a tech convention in 2015. They displayed a screen that could be folded almost like paper. This could be the design that inspired this rumored Galaxy X smartphone. I am extremely excited for what Samsung has to offer for 2017, as many tech junkies and everyday consumers will reach for their pockets to enjoy.