Samsung's Galaxy Fold to Launch in September Following Design Revisions

[nsayer]

This ought to be good <insert popcorn meme gif here>.
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Sorry, I do not care how many revisions they make. This dumb thing makes about as much sense as a folding razor blade.

Oh, so close. If you only hadn't said "blade," I could have pointed out that the razr did fold.

 

[Geurt]

Samsung's foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, is now set to launch in September after being delayed in order for Samsung to make some design changes, Samsung announced today.

The new version of the Galaxy Fold features several design and construction improvements. The top layer, which was mistakenly peeled off by some reviewers, has been tweaked to make it clear that it's part of the display, while additional reinforcements have been added to better protect the display from external particles.

The full changes Samsung made to the Galaxy Fold are listed below:The company says it has also been working to improve the overall Galaxy Fold user experience, optimizing more apps and services for the foldable interface.

Samsung initially planned to launch the Galaxy Fold this spring, but ended up delaying the launch after several reviewers experienced broken Galaxy Fold devices after just a few days.

Some of the reviewers mistakenly pulled off the top layer of the display as it looked like a plastic screen protector, which led to display damage. Other reviewers had screen failures, while still others saw display damage due to small particles of dust getting in between the layers of the display.

Based on the changes Samsung made to the Galaxy Fold, it sounds like each of the individual issues has been addressed, and hopefully launch versions of the Galaxy Fold will hold up better than the initial review units.

Samsung says that the Galaxy Fold will be made available to consumers starting in September in select markets, with specific launch details to be shared as a launch approaches.

Samsung's Galaxy Fold, which will be one of the first foldable smartphones on the market, will cost $1,980 when it becomes available for purchase.

Article Link: Samsung's Galaxy Fold to Launch in September Following Design Revisions

It will fold
It will bend
But the main question will be...
Will it blend?

 

[Cape Dave]

This ought to be good <insert popcorn meme gif here>.
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Oh, so close. If you only hadn't said "blade," I could have pointed out that the razr did fold.

LOL, yes, it did. But as I recall, it folded where there was a hinge, not in the middle of something as delicate as a TFT screen. What's next, a folding CPU? Yeah, there's a cool idea! Better still, a folding hard drive.

 

[nsayer]

LOL, yes, it did. But as I recall, it folded where there was a hinge, not in the middle of something as delicate as a TFT screen. What's next, a folding CPU? Yeah, there's a cool idea! Better still, a folding hard drive.

Don't overthink the joke.

 

[Cape Dave]

LOL! Copy that

 

[TallManNY]

In before someone mentions the MacBook keyboards.

Yep, those were a fail. And while inexcusable, I wouldn't call the laptops they were put on terribly expensive. They aren't like the Samsung Fold which is double the cost of top of the line competitors (whether you consider iPhones or iPads as their competitors). They are just premium items, with a terrible flaw.

 

[TheSapient]

This is just a plus for consumers. If this were an Apple product, people would right to be in opposition, as it would mean that Apple had replaced their flagship with some fringe, experimental product. It would mean fewer viable high-end options.

But since this is in addition to what is already on the market, no one loses anything. The small group of people who want to play with this device can do so while all the flagship phones remain in place. Your iPhone XS is still there. Your can still get your Galaxy S or Note.

And while people like you and me are enjoying our devices, other people are playing with something that interests them, and are potentially pushing tech that we will want someday.

 

[MRwonderful1]

Samsung's foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, is now set to launch in September after being delayed in order for Samsung to make some design changes, Samsung announced today.

The new version of the Galaxy Fold features several design and construction improvements. The top layer, which was mistakenly peeled off by some reviewers, has been tweaked to make it clear that it's part of the display, while additional reinforcements have been added to better protect the display from external particles.

The full changes Samsung made to the Galaxy Fold are listed below:The company says it has also been working to improve the overall Galaxy Fold user experience, optimizing more apps and services for the foldable interface.

Samsung initially planned to launch the Galaxy Fold this spring, but ended up delaying the launch after several reviewers experienced broken Galaxy Fold devices after just a few days.

Some of the reviewers mistakenly pulled off the top layer of the display as it looked like a plastic screen protector, which led to display damage. Other reviewers had screen failures, while still others saw display damage due to small particles of dust getting in between the layers of the display.

Based on the changes Samsung made to the Galaxy Fold, it sounds like each of the individual issues has been addressed, and hopefully launch versions of the Galaxy Fold will hold up better than the initial review units.

Samsung says that the Galaxy Fold will be made available to consumers starting in September in select markets, with specific launch details to be shared as a launch approaches.

Samsung's Galaxy Fold, which will be one of the first foldable smartphones on the market, will cost $1,980 when it becomes available for purchase.

Article Link: Samsung's Galaxy Fold to Launch in September Following Design Revisions

Fbdn

Until they get rid of the crease I'm going to wait.