( CNN ) -- So the rumors were true . Just a day after we reported on the implications of Samsung 's flexible display technology , we have images of the first fruits of its labors . Announced in Korea today , Samsung 's Galaxy Round sports a 5.7 '' 1080p flexible display that 's mounted on a gentle curve along its short side . The latitudinal curve is contrary to the expectations that the curve would be along the long axis , so as to better conform to the face during conversations . Never one to skimp on the features , Samsung is adding some new usage models , enabled by the curved design . Dubbed `` Roll Effect , '' one technique makes use of the curve as a way to provide glanceable information by simply rolling one edge down when the Round is lying on its back . The time , notifications and other useful information fades into view and fades out when released . Though not a member of the Note family , the Round does sport the Note 3 's internal hardware , complete with a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor , 3GB of RAM , and a 13MP camera . Other interface tweaks are reportedly enabled by the design and revolve around rotating the device to either side . Samsung is no stranger to motion control in its interfaces , but it 's been met with varying success . The aesthetics match the Note 3 , as well and it has the same plastic faux-leather back . The in-hand feel is reportedly improved by the arc of the phone . No word on a US release , though it will be available to our South Korean readers through SK Telecom tomorrow for around 1.09 million won ( about $ 1014 ) . Report : Next iPhone could have curved screen . COPYRIGHT 2011 ARSTECHNICA.COM .
First result of Samsung 's new flexible screen technology is on the new Galaxy Round . The phone has a curved screen resolution . The phone is only available in South Korea , at least for now .