The Galaxy Fold: First impressions
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The Galaxy Fold: First impressions When Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was announced in February this year it caught the world’s attention by storm, customers eagerly pre-booked it and waited for it to get to the store shelves. The ambitious new device — which folded in two — hit a snag when users peeled off a outer protective layer for the screens, thinking it was the usual plastic paper you get on all phones. After reviewers found quite a number of problems with the screen and hinge, Samsung halted the roll out and went back to the drawing board to fix the issues. They put in new materials on the screen, moved the protective layer where it can’t be reached, and changed the hinging mechanism by putting in "interlocking gears". Spending a brief spell of time with the Fold at the India lunch event, I found the form factor an interesting and intriguing one. It didn't feel difficult to hold — light and balanced enough when open, and not too thick or unwieldy w...