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Samsung cancels launch for the Galaxy Fold in China
By Song Jingli 8 hours ago
Samsung’s China unit has withdrawn invitations to reporters for the launch of its foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, originally scheduled for Wednesday in Shanghai, Chinese media outlet National Business Daily reported on Sunday.
Samsung China said the cancellation was due to “reasons related to the site.” The company has not indicated a new date (or location) for the launch.
The Galaxy Fold’s delayed introduction into China comes after multiple media outlets have reported that the USD 2,000 foldable phone broke after mere days during test runs by journalists.
The chairman and CEO of the world’s largest personal computer maker Lenovo, Yang Yuanqing, poked fun at foldable phones shown at February’s Mobile World Congress in Spain. He said they could only be displayed behind glass so that no one could try them out.
Yang added that these phones, without naming specific brands, have not surpassed the development of Lenovo’s concept bendable phones, which were unveiled three years ago.
At the fair, Samsung showcased its Galaxy Fold and said that it expected the new model to be ready for sale in some markets by April 26.
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Samsung has reportedly postponed the Galaxy Fold’s launch in China
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Just days after reports of broken review devices
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Samsung has reportedly postponed the Chinese launch of its forthcoming Galaxy Fold smartphone, according to SamMobile. The site cites people familiar with the situation that the official reason is due to an issue with the venue, but notes that other activities related to the launch have also been delayed or canceled.
Engadget Chinese editor in Chief Richard Lai also noted on Twitter that planned events in Hong Kong and Shanghai set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday have been postponed. We’ve reached out to Samsung for comment, and will update this post if we hear back.
Following those reports, Samsung issued a statement, saying that it “will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter,” but has indicated that it’s planning on moving forward with its US launch on April 26th.
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TechSamsung postpones China launch event for its foldable phone amid reports of screen issues
Published 5 hours ago
Arjun Kharpal@ArjunKharpal
Key Points
Samsung debuted its most extensive new lineup of smartphones, taking on Apple Inc. amid a slowing market.
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images
Samsung is postponing its China launch event for its foldable smartphone just days after reports of defective screens on the nearly $2,000 device.
The South Korean electronics giant had scheduled an event in Shanghai for April 24 to launch the Samsung Galaxy Fold. A spokesperson confirmed that had been canceled but had no official statement to give. It's unclear for when that event will be rescheduled or when the phone will be available in China.
Samsung's Galaxy Fold, unveiled in full in February, is slated to go on sale on April 26 in select markets including the U.S.
CNBC has asked Samsung to clarify whether the postponement of the China event will affect when the device goes on sale in other markets, but the company has yet to answer that query.
The screen on Samsung's device can fold in half and open up again to give users a large display. However, journalists who reviewed the product over the past few weeks reported issues with the screen. Some of the reviewers removed a protective film which covered the screen, which appeared to result in some problems with the display. But CNBC's Todd Haselton did not remove that film during his review and his screen ended up flickering and turning off and on at a rapid pace.
In a statement following the reports of damaged screens, Samsung advised users not to remove the protective film and said it was looking into the issue.
"We have received a few reports regarding the main display on the samples provided. We will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter," the company said.
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Samsung reportedly puts its Galaxy Fold launch events on hold in China
By David Nield 2019-04-22T09:30:49Z Mobile phones
US launch still on schedule
Image credit: TechRadar
Samsung is reportedly pushing back its planned Galaxy Fold launch events in China this week – and though a last-minute hitch with venues is being blamed by insider sources, it also gives Samsung a little more time to investigate screen issues with the device.
As SamMobile reports, several events have been postponed, including ones in Shanghai and Hong Kong, although Samsung is promising that the April 26 Fold launch in the US will go ahead as planned.
In response to a number of press review units developing glitches around the display hinge, Samsung previously said it was ready to "thoroughly inspect" the broken units to see what had gone wrong.
Fold on hold?
Perhaps a few extra days will give Samsung chance to make it clearer that the screen cover shouldn't be removed under any circumstances (don't forget this if you're planning to pick up a Galaxy Fold of your own).
After unveiling the innovative folding phone, Samsung said it had undergone rigorous testing, and that the handset was ready to withstand 200,000 folds – or around five years of regular use.
We'll have to wait and see what Samsung's investigation turns up, but as yet there's no indication that the phone won't go on sale across the world as originally planned.
The Galaxy Fold retails for $1,980 in the US, €2,000 in mainland Europe and £1,799 in the UK. It's just one of several foldable phones we're expecting to see on the market in the next few years.
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Samsung cancels launch for the Galaxy Fold in China
By Song Jingli 8 hours ago
Samsung’s China unit has withdrawn invitations to reporters for the launch of its foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, originally scheduled for Wednesday in Shanghai, Chinese media outlet National Business Daily reported on Sunday.
Samsung China said the cancellation was due to “reasons related to the site.” The company has not indicated a new date (or location) for the launch.
The Galaxy Fold’s delayed introduction into China comes after multiple media outlets have reported that the USD 2,000 foldable phone broke after mere days during test runs by journalists.
The chairman and CEO of the world’s largest personal computer maker Lenovo, Yang Yuanqing, poked fun at foldable phones shown at February’s Mobile World Congress in Spain. He said they could only be displayed behind glass so that no one could try them out.
Yang added that these phones, without naming specific brands, have not surpassed the development of Lenovo’s concept bendable phones, which were unveiled three years ago.
At the fair, Samsung showcased its Galaxy Fold and said that it expected the new model to be ready for sale in some markets by April 26.
Contact the writer at [email protected]
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/21/...-galaxy-folds-launch-china-shanghai-hong-kong
Samsung has reportedly postponed the Galaxy Fold’s launch in China
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Just days after reports of broken review devices
By Andrew Liptak@AndrewLiptak Apr 21, 2019, 12:41pm EDT
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Samsung has reportedly postponed the Chinese launch of its forthcoming Galaxy Fold smartphone, according to SamMobile. The site cites people familiar with the situation that the official reason is due to an issue with the venue, but notes that other activities related to the launch have also been delayed or canceled.
Engadget Chinese editor in Chief Richard Lai also noted on Twitter that planned events in Hong Kong and Shanghai set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday have been postponed. We’ve reached out to Samsung for comment, and will update this post if we hear back.
Samsung Galaxy Fold launch events in Hong Kong and Shanghai have been postponed. They were originally scheduled for this Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
— Richard Lai (@richardlai) April 21, 2019
Word comes not long after a string of reports from tech journalists who found their review devices broken after just a couple of days of use, ranging from issues with the hinge, to broken screens, and protective coverings being accidentally removed from the screen.— Richard Lai (@richardlai) April 21, 2019
Following those reports, Samsung issued a statement, saying that it “will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter,” but has indicated that it’s planning on moving forward with its US launch on April 26th.
Related
Samsung Galaxy Fold review: broken dream
Samsung has a lot riding on this first-generation device. The $1,980 phone is the highest-profile foldable phone to hit the market, and reports that the devices are breaking after just a couple of days of use is potentially a huge setback.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/22/sam...aunch-event-postponed-amid-screen-issues.html
TechSamsung postpones China launch event for its foldable phone amid reports of screen issues
Published 5 hours ago
Arjun Kharpal@ArjunKharpal
Key Points
- Samsung is postponing the China launch event for its Galaxy Fold smartphone, which was originally scheduled for April 24 in Shanghai.
- A spokesperson for the company declined to give a reason for the postponement.
- It comes days after reviewers reported some issues with the device's foldable display.
Samsung debuted its most extensive new lineup of smartphones, taking on Apple Inc. amid a slowing market.
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images
Samsung is postponing its China launch event for its foldable smartphone just days after reports of defective screens on the nearly $2,000 device.
The South Korean electronics giant had scheduled an event in Shanghai for April 24 to launch the Samsung Galaxy Fold. A spokesperson confirmed that had been canceled but had no official statement to give. It's unclear for when that event will be rescheduled or when the phone will be available in China.
Samsung's Galaxy Fold, unveiled in full in February, is slated to go on sale on April 26 in select markets including the U.S.
CNBC has asked Samsung to clarify whether the postponement of the China event will affect when the device goes on sale in other markets, but the company has yet to answer that query.
The screen on Samsung's device can fold in half and open up again to give users a large display. However, journalists who reviewed the product over the past few weeks reported issues with the screen. Some of the reviewers removed a protective film which covered the screen, which appeared to result in some problems with the display. But CNBC's Todd Haselton did not remove that film during his review and his screen ended up flickering and turning off and on at a rapid pace.
In a statement following the reports of damaged screens, Samsung advised users not to remove the protective film and said it was looking into the issue.
"We have received a few reports regarding the main display on the samples provided. We will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter," the company said.
https://www.techrada
Samsung reportedly puts its Galaxy Fold launch events on hold in China
By David Nield 2019-04-22T09:30:49Z Mobile phones
US launch still on schedule
Image credit: TechRadar
Samsung is reportedly pushing back its planned Galaxy Fold launch events in China this week – and though a last-minute hitch with venues is being blamed by insider sources, it also gives Samsung a little more time to investigate screen issues with the device.
As SamMobile reports, several events have been postponed, including ones in Shanghai and Hong Kong, although Samsung is promising that the April 26 Fold launch in the US will go ahead as planned.
In response to a number of press review units developing glitches around the display hinge, Samsung previously said it was ready to "thoroughly inspect" the broken units to see what had gone wrong.
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Fold on hold?
Perhaps a few extra days will give Samsung chance to make it clearer that the screen cover shouldn't be removed under any circumstances (don't forget this if you're planning to pick up a Galaxy Fold of your own).
After unveiling the innovative folding phone, Samsung said it had undergone rigorous testing, and that the handset was ready to withstand 200,000 folds – or around five years of regular use.
We'll have to wait and see what Samsung's investigation turns up, but as yet there's no indication that the phone won't go on sale across the world as originally planned.
The Galaxy Fold retails for $1,980 in the US, €2,000 in mainland Europe and £1,799 in the UK. It's just one of several foldable phones we're expecting to see on the market in the next few years.
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