A naïve and somewhat youngish perspective
of the future, technology-wise, would be lots of cool stuff without considering
the intricacies of the hardware and software that might go into realizing that
tech application. Last year Samsung teased users with a smartphone that opens
up into a tablet – or many a tablet that folds up into a phone. Anyway, the
Samsung Galaxy Fold was formally introduced at the start of 2019 then brought
back to the drawing board because reviewers noted their showcase units’
touchscreen and folding hinge easily broke down. Samsung announced last month
that the hinge problem was solved, but was silent on when the fixed Fold will
release.
The Verge tells us that Samsung has publicly reiterated that the
Galaxy Fold phone-tablet hybrid that was prematurely introduced finally has its
central folding mechanism improved, more than enough that the device can now be
released to the market. The alert came Wednesday, July 24, and is almost the
same as what they said in June. The major difference is that this time, there
is an approximation of a release date and an estimate on how much will be
available.
Now, curious buyers can expect
the Samsung Galaxy Fold to come out sometime in September, though they will
need to check with their retailers and carriers because the release is limited
to just a few world markets at that point. The Korean electronics giant went on
to explain specific details of their mechanism fix to address the very delicate
folding hinge of the device that caused the Galaxy Fold display to malfunction
early. Steps included an extension of the protective layer to past the phone
bezel, reinforced coverings to better prevent particles from getting inside the
hinge, and metal layer reinforcements under the “Infinity Flex” folding
touchscreen, just to start.
It had been a moment of embarrassment
for Samsung in April 22 when they first announced that the Galaxy Fold will
have to be delayed for a quick mechanics fix, going so far as to cancel all
preorders for it. That period had been a hectic time for Samsung as they
engaged damage control with retailers and mobile carriers, with assurances that
no, the Fold was not prematurely killed. It was a far cry at least from the
disaster that was the fallout from the fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 from 2016. This
time, the Korean company can thank their customers for their patience and
support.
If there is a good place for the
fixed Samsung Galaxy Fold, it would have to be at the oft-mentioned and
ever-nearer unpacking event this August, which would be dominated by the more “basic”
Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Pro.
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