The move marks a major setback for what was the most highly anticipated new mobile device in years.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone is seen during a media preview event in London on April 16, 2019. By Reed Albergotti Reed Albergotti Reporter covering consumer electronics Email Bio Follow April 22 at 1:13 PM Samsung announced Monday that it would delay the release of its new $2,000 flagship Galaxy Fold phone after reports of product defects affecting the screen, which folds like a sandwich, a major setback for what was the most highly anticipated new mobile device in years.
The company said its initial inspection of the damaged phones showed the problems could have been caused by impact to the hinges.
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