Samsung to release the Galaxy Fold after a 5-month delay — but at least one major seller still has doubts


Samsung is taking another stab at launching the Galaxy Fold, but this time, at least one carrier wants nothing to do with it.
The company's first foldable smartphone was originally scheduled to launch in April, but its release was postponed after numerous reviewers found that their device's screen broke within days for various reasons, with some reporting that it wasn't clear a layer on top of the screen isn't supposed to be taken off. Late on Wednesday, Samsung said it had made "necessary improvements" and is "conducting final product tests" so that the device can launch, for real this time, in September.
But T-Mobile told The Verge on Thursday that it won't sell the Galaxy Fold "because we already offer customers a wide range of the latest smartphones," with The Verge characterizing this statement as "probably about as close as shade as you're going to get" in a situation like this. T-Mobile was previously on board to sell the Galaxy Fold but had to cancel pre-orders as the device was delayed. T-Mobile users likely will still be able to buy the phone elsewhere and use it on the company's network, but Engadget writes that this nevertheless "will come as a blow to Samsung."
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
AT&T, which was also previously on board to sell the Galaxy Fold, hasn't yet confirmed whether it will still do so ahead of the September launch. No specific release date in September has been confirmed.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.
-
The secrets of lab-grown chocolate
Under The Radar Chocolate created 'in a Petri dish' could save crisis-hit industry
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
-
Trade war with China threatens U.S. economy
Feature Trump's tariff battle with China is hitting U.S. businesses hard and raising fears of a global recession
By The Week US
-
Corruption: The road to crony capitalism
Feature Trump's tariff pause sent the stock market soaring — was it insider trading?
By The Week US
-
Nobody seems surprised Wagner's Prigozhin died under suspicious circumstances
Speed Read
By Peter Weber, The Week US
-
Western mountain climbers allegedly left Pakistani porter to die on K2
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans
-
'Circular saw blades' divide controversial Rio Grande buoys installed by Texas governor
Speed Read
By Peter Weber
-
Los Angeles city workers stage 1-day walkout over labor conditions
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans
-
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.55 billion
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia
-
Bangladesh dealing with worst dengue fever outbreak on record
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia
-
Glacial outburst flooding in Juneau destroys homes
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US
-
Scotland seeking 'monster hunters' to search for fabled Loch Ness creature
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans