Samsung postpones Galaxy Fold over display defects
Updated 11:49, 23-Apr-2019
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Tech giant Samsung Electronics said on Monday it would delay the retail launch of its much-anticipated smart handset Galaxy Fold for an unspecified period of time after defects on the display were reported by some industry reviewers
The media events previously set for Tuesday in Hong Kong and Wednesday in Shanghai have also been postponed without a rescheduled date, according to media citing people familiar with the issue.
Screenshot via Twitter

Screenshot via Twitter

Samsung said initial findings showed that the issues could be associated with impact on exposed areas of the hinges. It also said there were instances where substances found inside the device affected the display performance.
"To fully evaluate this feedback and run further internal tests, we have decided to delay the release of the Galaxy Fold. We plan to announce the release date in the coming weeks," a Samsung spokesperson said on Monday.
However, people seem not to buy the explanation of venue issues, given that a string of review reports from tech journalists showed the defects of the device after just a few days of use, including breaks, bulges, flashing screens, as well as an easily-removed protective layer on top of the screen.
While Samsung has not said how long the delay could be or whether the production of the unit has halted completely, some analysts said the delay is minor compared to the massive recall and production halt that the company endured with its Galaxy Note 7 in 2016, according to Reuters.
"It's certainly an embarrassment to Samsung's reputation but this won't have much financial impact on them since they created a whole new category of foldables with this product. There is no market share to lose," said Moorhead, who added that his test version of the phone was working without any issues.
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