Samsung defers Galaxy Fold smartphone launch event in China

South Korean smartphone giant Samsung has deferred the planned launch event of Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone in Shanghai, China, several news outlets reported. According to nbd.com, the tech giant postponed the event for the venue issues. Earlier, tech journalists reported many screen issues on the company's first foldable smartphone like blinking screens, breakage, bulges etc, day after its launch. However, The company said that removing the screen's top protector may have caused problems.

The Galaxy Fold has a 4.6-inch cover display and, when unfolded, the device reveals the world's first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, offering endless multitasking possibilities. The Galaxy Fold is also equipped with six versatile cameras from cover to cover, allowing you to snap a photo whenever, wherever and offering you flexibility in function, as well as form. With a next-generation AP chipset and 12GB of RAM, the Galaxy Fold can achieve powerful performance.

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold costs an eye-watering USD 1,980 and is expected to go on sale on April 26, this year. Samsung is hoping that the Galaxy Fold will prompt more people to upgrade their phones and will also reverse a recent decline that saw its smartphones sales fall eight per cent last year.