Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.Samsung undoubtedly pioneered the foldable smartphone segment. However, its market dominance is under siege, and there are good reasons for this. The Korean brand’s book-style foldable has stagnated in innovation for the last two generations. While Samsung is refurbishing the same design, features, and camera sensors, some of its competitors are doing far better. They are launching thinner foldable phones with better cameras and advanced features like wireless charging. However, according to a recent report from ET News, Samsung is planning drastic changes for its next foldable phone, likely the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The changes include dropping the digitizer, the component that makes the S Pen work, to make the device thinner. Samsung will prioritize Galaxy Z Fold 7’s thinness, which may result in a thicker stylus The report hints that Samsung is “seriously considering” removing the digitizer in the Galaxy Z Fold 7, prioritizing the device’s sleekness. Image: KnowTechie However, without the digitizer, S Pen support will be lost. Samsung’s S Pen currently uses an input method known as EMR or Electromagnetic Resonance. This method relies on the display generating an electric field to enable the pen’s use, which is why the stylus is so thin. So, if Samsung wants to keep the S Pen, it needs to develop an alternative. According to the…Samsung’s S Pen experience could change with the Galaxy Z Fold 7