Samsung Chief Says He Pushed Galaxy Fold ‘Before It Was Ready’

PolygamousRanchKid shares a report from Engadget: Samsung hasn’t commented much on its decision to delay the Galaxy Fold and address design flaws, but it’s opening up a little today. The company’s electronics division CEO, DJ Koh, told those at a media event that he “pushed [the phone] through before it was ready.” The setback was “embarrassing,” he added. While Koh didn’t…

Samsung Galaxy Fold is Now Ready For Launch, Company Exec Says

Samsung Electronics’ first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, will launch soon, as “most” issues linked to the screen have been solved, a Samsung Display executive has revealed. From a report: “Most of the display problems have been ironed out, and the Galaxy Fold is ready to hit the market,” said Samsung Display Vice President Kim Seong-cheol in his speech at a…

Huawei Delays Foldable Phone Launch Until September To Do Extra Tests After Samsung’s Troubles

Huawei said its foldable phone will launch in September, slightly later than it was reportedly set to, as it does extra tests following the debacle Samsung went through with its rival device. From a report: A spokesperson for the Chinese technology giant told CNBC on Friday that the company is trying to launch the Huawei Mate X globally, focusing on markets…