Samsung has confirmed reports from earlier today that it is postponing the release of its $2,000 Galaxy Fold foldable phone only days before it was originally scheduled to go on sale. “We plan to announce the [new] release date in the coming weeks,” Samsung said in a statement.
The Galaxy Fold’s durability has come into question after several review units failed in quick succession due to issues with its display. Some units broke after the confusing “protective layer” was mistakenly pulled off. But in other cases (such as with ou, the Fold catastrophically failed after just a day or two of normal use. Debris seemingly made its way into the hinge and underneath the inside, folding screen in Dieter’s case, and CNBC’s review device also failed for no obvious reason.
“Initial findings from the inspection of reported issues on the display showed that they could be associated with impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge. There was also an instance where substances found inside the device affected the display performance,” Samsung’s statement reads. “We will take measures to strengthen the display protection. We will also enhance the guidance on care and use of the display including the protective layer so that our customers get the most out of their Galaxy Fold.”
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