LG and Naver develop a new browser called Whale for the upcoming foldable phone
LG is expected to launch a foldable device at IFA 2019, taking place in Berlin, Germany. Today, the company announced a specific web browser called Whale that was developed jointly with Naver, South Koreas largest search engine provider.
It will provide the LG Dual Screen experience and multitasking to a whole new level, and the feature is now called omnitasking.
The LG Dual Screen was introduced at MWC 2019 when the LG V50 ThinQ was showcased with a foldable attachable module that was acting as a screen extension. With the knowledge LG gathered from this experience, Whale will take on a whole new dimension with the ability to move between two browsing screens quickly and effortlessly. Youll also be able to carry out several tasks simultaneously on one screen.
Talking about a number of displays poises the actual question whether LG will introduce a smartphone with a foldable panel, or it will have a hinge, connecting two sides, each of them with a separate display, similar to the ZTE Axon M. Both LG and Naver executives were quoted this is the first of many steps towards a more expansive Dual Screen ecosystem and reach.