The
technology is something that has appeared in several fan concepts for
the upcoming iPhone 6, but it appears Samsung have got there first.
The screen was described by Samsung's David Park as working like a 'ticker', with notifications and news scrolling along it.
The Galaxy Note Edge's unique curved
touchscreen that provides quick access to frequently used apps, alerts
and device functionality.
As it pops out of the phone it can even be used when the cover is closed.
The curved screen can also display notifications at the top and bottom while viewing a video without disruption.
The right hand side of the Edge, which is curved, is where notifications and other icons appear.
The
Galaxy Note Edge was announced at the IFA trade show in Berlin on
Wednesday, alongside the new Galaxy Note 4 phone, which lacks the side
screen, and a virtual-reality headset called Gear VR.
They
are due for release in October - in time for holiday shopping - and aim
to compete with Apple's new iPhones due to be unveiled next week.
The
Edge uses Samsung's flexible-display technology, which came out with
much fanfare last year but has seen little use beyond a phone and a
fitness device with displays that were slightly curved.
Another new announcement recently from Samsung was the Gear S smart
watch, seen here at a media launch event today in New York City. The
Gear S is the fourth smart watch Samsung has released in a year
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