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Samsung's Foldable Phone Rises Again
3 Nov
Summary
- Samsung's Galaxy Fold is set for a September relaunch.
- The original launch was delayed due to early units being fragile.
- The improved phone has beefed-up hinges and final testing.
Samsung is preparing for a second attempt at launching its innovative Galaxy Fold smartphone, with sales expected to begin in September. The highly anticipated device faced a significant delay earlier this year, originally slated for an April release in the US, after initial review units demonstrated fragility issues.
In response, the South Korean tech giant has reportedly made substantial improvements to the nearly $2,000 handset. Key changes include strengthening the hinges, a component that received criticism from early reviewers. Samsung is currently conducting final tests before the new release.
The company hopes this revamped foldable phone will invigorate its declining smartphone sales. However, analysts suggest that past negative publicity surrounding the glitches might dampen consumer enthusiasm for the upcoming launch.
Samsung aims to produce at least one million units of the foldable phone within its first year. If the Galaxy Fold successfully goes on sale in September, it will not be the only foldable option on the market, as Chinese rival Huawei is anticipated to release its Mate X around the same time.
