Samsung delays Galaxy Fold launch worldwide [Updated]

Network sources report that the launch of the $2000 flagship Galaxy Fold smartphone is being delayed around the world. Earlier it became known that Samsung decided to to postpone an event dedicated to the launch of Galaxy Fold sales in China. This happened after experts who received smartphones to publish reviews identified a number of defects associated with the fragility of the display. Probably, the South Korean giant will need time to identify the causes of defects and get rid of them.

The report says that now the launch of the flagship will not take place until next month, as Samsung is currently investigating cases related to breakdown Galaxy Fold just 2 days after use.

According to a Samsung spokesperson, a limited number of copies of the Galaxy Fold have been made available to reviewers for review and feedback. The reviewers sent several reports to the company, which spoke of defects in the main display of the device, which became noticeable after 1-2 days of use. The company intends to thoroughly test these devices to determine the cause of the problem.

It is noted that some users removed the protective film, which caused damage to the display. The Galaxy Fold's main display is protected from mechanical damage by a special film that is part of the panel's structure. Removing the protective layer yourself may cause scratches and other damage. A Samsung spokesperson stressed that the company will make sure that this information is communicated to users in the future.

Recall that in the United States, the Samsung Galaxy Fold was supposed to go on sale on April 26.

Update. A little later, Samsung released an official statement confirming the postponement of the launch of sales of the Galaxy Fold smartphone. It says that despite the high level of potential that the device has, it needs to be improved to increase the reliability of the gadget during use.

Initial tests have been carried out which indicate that issues with the Galaxy Fold's display may be due to the impact on the top or bottom open areas of the hinge mechanism that helps the phone fold. The developer will take steps to improve the protection level of the display. In addition, recommendations for the care and maintenance of the display of Samsung's flagship smartphone will be expanded.

A comprehensive evaluation will require a number of additional tests, so the release is postponed indefinitely. A new start date for sales will be announced in the next few weeks.

Source: 3dnews.ru