Beiruting News

The mobile communications technology race has taken an interesting turn with the release of plans for a smartphone with a dual display.

Tech giant Samsung has filed a patent for a phone with two interconnected touchscreens that can display two independent applications, or work together to give the user an enhanced experience in gaming, reading e-books, conference calls, web browsing and multi-tasking.

The dual displays are connected by a hinge, which allows the as-yet-unnamed device to stand freely, similar to the rigid covers used by tablet owners.

This provides exciting gaming opportunities, as users can sit around a table with one screen visible to them and one on display to their opponents.

In terms of photos, the phone can display an image on one screen and photomanipulation tools on the other, allowing easy retouching.

The two screens could also display images and video across both screens for a more immersive experience.