Samsung's first foldable smartphone, the expensive Galaxy Fold, was supposed to go on sale later this week, but its much-expected debut has been delayed now because reviewers encountered numerous problems with its foldable OLED screen and hinge design.
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Reviewers report Galaxy Fold display issues within first 48 hours of use
Samsung handed out review units of its new $2,000 folding smartphone to journalists this week, and it doesn't seem to be going very well. Multiple reviewers hit social media on Wednesday to say that their Galaxy Fold handsets are suffering from a debilitating display issue after just a few days of use.
Samsung is working on two more foldable phones, including a Huawei-like foldout device
According to a new report yesterday, Samsung is working on two more foldable smartphones aside from the already-introduced $1,980 Galaxy Fold. One will have a clamshell-like design and the other will be a foldout device similar to Huawei's $2,600 Mate X foldable smartphone.
The crease on Huawei’s foldable Mate X doesn’t seem to exactly disappear when unfolded
Just days after Samsung unveiled its foldable smartphone, dubbed Galaxy Fold, rival Huawei announced its own foldable device, the Mate X, and immediately the Internet agreed that Huawei's phone has way more compelling design and functionality.
Galaxy Fold video showcase: design, cameras, portability, tablet mode, app continuity & more
Samsung last week unveiled its $1,980 Galaxy Fold phone sporting a 4.6-inch display that unfolds into a tablet with a secondary 7.3-inch 21:9 notched display. The initial wave of product videos didn't completely show off the best features of the device so the South Korean giant put out a new showcase video giving us our best look yet at the forthcoming foldable smartphone.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Fold smartphone, coming in April for $1,980
After months of teasing, Samsung today unveiled its first foldable smartphone. Aptly-named the Galaxy Fold, the handset will apparently be ready to launch by April 26, with a staggering starting price of $1,980.
Samsung teases its upcoming foldable smartphone ahead of the February 20 event
Samsung on its official YouTube channel today published a new teaser video for an upcoming Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone to be unveiled at a press event on Wednesday, February 20.
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S10 with punch-hole display & foldable smartphone on February 20
Samsung today announced that its Unpacked 2019 media event will be held on Wednesday, February 20, at 11am Pacific Time at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.