Samsung pushes back Galaxy S8 release, promises a ‘very innovative’ Note 8

BY GreenBot Staff

Published 23 Jan 2017

Now that the results of its investigation into the Galaxy Note7 fires has been completed reported, Samsung can fully turn its attention to the launch of one of the most anticipated phones of the year, the Galaxy S8. But don’t get your hopes up just yet. It looks like it’s going to take a little longer than usual to arrive.

During an interview with Reuters following the announcement of the results of the probe into the Note7 batteries, Samsung mobile president DKoh said the Galaxy S8 would not be unveiled during its customary slot at the Mobile rld Congress show next month. Rather, the company is taking a little longer with the production of its new hset as it implements an extensive set of testing to ensure the batteries are functioning normally.

Koh did not offer a time frame for the release, but reports have indicated that the hset could arrive in late h or April, possibly at an event in New York City. After Samsung was forced to pull the Note7 off shelves in October implement a massive global recall, it found that the battery was to blame, the company has since put an 8-point battery safety check in place to ensure future devices don’t have the same issues.

Samsung also revealed that there will indeed by a Note8 hset. In a separate interview, Koh told CNet that the company is not retiring the established Note name instead “will bring back a better, safer, very innovative Note 8.” He said there are “lots lots of loyal Note customers,” but Samsung will surely need to work to build trust around the br again. Samsung has said that 96 percent of the 3 million activated hsets have been returned.

y this matters: The delay in Samsung’s launch of the S8 might be disappointing to fans anxiously awaiting to upgrade, but it’s good to hear Samsung taking its time with the new phone. Reports have indicated that part of the battery issues with the Note7 stemmed from the company’s aggressive production timeline (both before after the initial launch), Samsung certainly seems to be treating its new phones with the care attention they deserve. As far as the Note br goes, it remains to be seen whether Samsung can win over skeptical customers, but it’s refreshing to see a company embrace its history, warts all, not use marketing smoke mirrors to hide their past mistakes.