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  • Samsung Galaxy Fold release date announced

    Samsung Galaxy Fold release date announced

    The Samsung Galaxy Fold was originally slated for a release in April. However, the launch got delayed after early reviewers faced issues with the device’s screen. Samsung later officially announced that it had fixed these issues and the device is ready for a release. Now, the Korean manufacturer has revealed an exact release date of the handset. According to Samsung, the Galaxy Fold is now ready for launch and will be available starting September 6 in South Korea.

    The handset will arrive in the US ‘in the coming weeks, said Samsung in a press release. Rumour has it that the handset would launch in the US on September 27. As far as pricing goes, the handset is set to cost a whopping $2000.

    Besides, Samsung also plans to offer something called ‘Galaxy Fold Premier Service”. The service essentially gives Galaxy Fold buyers “”direct access to Samsung experts who can provide you tailored guidance and support over the phone any time, any day.” Key sources also suggest that buyers won’t have to pay for the service separately, as it’ll be included in the price of the Galaxy Fold.

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    To recall, Samsung initially pushed back the handset’s launch after reviewers faced several hardware issues with the device. Though the company later confirmed that it had made several changes to the Galaxy Fold to resolve the problems with the screen discovered by early reviewers.

    To begin with, the top protective layer of the Infinity Flex display now covers the bezels as well. Hence, everything looks proper now as early reviewers assumed it was screen protector and tried to peel it off, thereby damaging the screen.

    Next, Samsung has added more metal layers under the screen to make it more durable. Also, the space between the body and the hinge has been reduced. Elsewhere, Samsung also claims there are additional reinforcements now to protect the screen from external debris. Finally, the company has strengthened the top and bottom of the hinge with more protective particles.

    “Samsung is conducting final product tests to make Galaxy Fold available to consumers starting from September in select markets. Availability details will be shared as we get closer to launch,” the company added in the press release.

    Hopefully, Samsung is now ready to launch the Galaxy Fold starting September 6, without any issues that were discovered in early review units of the handset.

  • Galaxy Fold launch date might clash with 2019 iPhone range

    Galaxy Fold launch date might clash with 2019 iPhone range

    The Galaxy Fold, the world’s first ever foldable smartphone was originally slated for a release in April. However, the handset’s launch was pushed back after early reviewers faced issues with the device’s screen. However, Samsung recently stated in a press release how it has fixed such issues and the device is now ready for a release.

    That said, the Korean giant did not reveal an exact release date of the handset. Now, a new report via Korean publication The Investor suggests that Samsung could launch the device in the third week of September, between September 18 and 20.

    If this happens, the Galaxy Fold’s release might clash with Apple’s 2019 iPhone lineup. Reports indicate that the 2019 iPhone range will include the iPhone XI, iPhone XI Max, and iPhone XIR.

    Now, this could turn out to be a bad move for the Korean giant as the Galaxy Fold would be a hard sell given its exorbitant price tag of $2000. Besides, we also have to consider the fact that early reviews of the device weren’t really positive. Nonetheless, it’ll be rather interesting to see Samsung launching the Galaxy Fold at the same as Apple’s next iPhone.

    Samsung has big plans for the month of August. Apart from the niche Galaxy Fold, the Korean brand will also unveil the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 range. Numerous reports indicate that Samsung will launch two variants of the phablet. The standard model with a 6.3-inch AMOLED FHD display will be dubbed as the Galaxy Note 10, while its top-end model with 6.8-inch FHD display will known as the Galaxy Note 10+.

  • Samsung confirms Galaxy Fold release date

    Samsung confirms Galaxy Fold release date

    After much delay, Samsung has finally confirmed the launch date of the Galaxy Fold. The Korean giant has announced that the handset will go on sale in September, just a few weeks after it launches the Galaxy Note 10. Samsung also confirmed that only select markets will get it first, though other specifics haven’t been provided.

    To recall, the Galaxy Fold was originally slated for a release in April. However, the launch was pushed back due to screen issues found by reviewers. Samsung is now beleived to have resolved such issues that delayed the handset’s launch by four months.

    “Earlier this year, we announced Galaxy Fold—Samsung’s first foldable device, and the beginning of an entirely new mobile category. Since then, we’ve made improvements to Galaxy Fold to ensure consumers have the best possible experience,” Samsung says in a press release.

    Samsung further explained that it has made several changes to the Galaxy Fold in order to resolve issues with the screen discovered by early reviewers.

    To begin with, the top protective layer of the Infinity Flex display now covers the bezels as well. Hence, everything looks proper now as early reviewers assumed it was screen protector and tried to peel it off, thereby damaging the screen.

    Next, Samsung has added more metal layers under the screen in order to make it more durable. Also, the space between the body and the hinge has been reduced. Elsewhere, Samsung also claims there are additional reinforcements now to protect the screen from external debris. Finally, the company has strengthened top and bottom of the hinge with more protective particles.

    “Samsung is conducting final product tests to make Galaxy Fold available to consumers starting from September in select markets. Availability details will be shared as we get closer to launch,” the company added in the press release.

    Hopefully, all these changes should allow Samsung to launch the Galaxy Fold in September without any issues that were discovered in early review units of the handset