The generation of folding smartphones has begun - one of the first models was the Samsung Galaxy Fold. But this turned into a PR debacle even before it was launched on the market. Now, according to Samsung, it is ready for the market - but the announcement raises doubts.
In February, Samsung introduced its folding smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Fold – the world's first, is said to cost a whopping $2,000. The device has a 4.6" external display – when the smartphone is opened, the user can enjoy a total of 7.3" OLED screen. Inside is a processor with eight cores – a whopping 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage capacity – actually a high-end smartphone if it weren't for the problem with the display. The company was forced to market launch to be postponed after the first test devices failed in series due to various display problems. Since then, the Korean-based company has been working on improving durability, including sealing against foreign objects.
statement raises doubts
"Most of the display issues have been resolved and the Galaxy Fold is finally ready to hit the market." That's what Samsung's vice president Kim Seong-Cheol claimed at an event in Seoul earlier this week, according to the Korea Herald. The company itself has not yet announced an official release date, although it has repeatedly promised news "in the coming weeks."
The interesting thing about the statement are the words "Most display problems have been eliminated" - and what about the remaining ones? Many observers continue to doubt that the Samsung Galaxy Fold is ready for the market. Whether the device will really be successful remains doubtful - let's wait and see. It is still unclear whether Apple will ever release a foldable iPhone, but there are patentsthat confirm Apple's research into such technology. (Image: Samsung)
