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Samsung’s newest foldable, the Galaxy Z TriFold, started selling in South Korea last month, in December. It sold out twice in minutes after going on sale in Samsung’s home country. There were fears about the TriFold’s screen but Samsung assured users that it was durable enough for everyday use, even though an extreme test proved it was the weakest Samsung foldable yet.
The first case of the Galaxy Z TriFold’s screen damage has been reported. A South Korean Galaxy Z TriFold user shared on Samsung’s official forums that the foldable OLED panel was damaged without any physical impact. A white line appeared near the left-side hinge of the panel. According to the user, the leftmost section of the three-part display has been turning on and off since the white line appeared.
For an expensive price of KRW 3,590,400 ($2,500) , you would think that Samsung would offer a free screen replacement during the warranty period. Instead, it offers a one-time 50% discount on the screen repair cost for the Galaxy Z TriFold, which still comes out to KRW 1,300,000 ($800).
To move more customers to purchase the Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung should offer a free screen replacement policy for early adopters. The Galaxy Z TriFold is its first tri-folding phone and given its expensive price, users need to have some sort of protection and know that at least the initial expenses will be covered if accidents do occur.
If more cases of screen damage are reported before the Galaxy Z TriFold makes a debut in the US and other countries in the coming weeks, it wouldn’t look good for the phone, as customers would be hesitant to part with a huge wad of cash only to pay another chunk for screen replacement.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
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OpenAI is developing its first hardware product as it’s working hard on a lineup of design talents and there’s the possibility that an OpenAI executive will be revealed later in the year.
OpenAI ChatGPT hardware
In a $6.5 billion deal last year, the company contracted Apple designer, Jony Ive’s startup “io”. The designer and his team are seriously working on an innovative hardware product. With this development, it’s clearer when this secretive AI-powered device from OpenAI will unveil.
According to OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane, in an interview with Axioos, the company is making all efforts to release its first product in the second half of 2026. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, has been teasing an upcoming AI device. Though full details will soon unfold.
It’s obvious Lehane didn’t state in clear terms that OpenAI’s hardware product would be available for sale this year. But all hope isn’t lost yet, as there’s this possibility to see it this year, and general availability will follow next year.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
