Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold Launch After Reviewers Report Screen Failures
Samsung confirms an indefinite delay for the Galaxy Fold just days before its scheduled release following multiple reports of broken screens. The company plans to inspect the damaged review units and reschedule upcoming launch events.
Samsung confirms an official delay for the Galaxy Fold just four days before the smartphone's scheduled release date. The company pushes back the launch without providing a firm timeline, though the device is still expected to arrive at some point in May. This decision comes after several early reviewers report experiencing severe display malfunctions with their review units.
The tech giant initially attempts to downplay the issue by stating that only a limited number of media samples experience problems with the main display. Samsung suggests that some of the screen failures stem from users attempting to remove a top protective layer on the screen. However, the growing number of reported defects makes a larger delay inevitable as the company vows to thoroughly inspect the affected devices in person.
As a direct result of this hardware controversy, Samsung postpones its planned Galaxy Fold launch events in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The company takes a cautious approach to avoid further embarrassment, prioritizing a full investigation into the root cause of the display failures before unleashing the expensive folding device onto the public market.