Hold the presses and pull out the kleenex, folks — this one is a definite tear jerker. Samsung has stepped up and made a statement regarding the status of its first promised Android handset and things aren’t looking good. According to the company’s head of marketing, Samsung is delaying the release of its Android phone until the second half of the year. The company had been expected to launch an Android-based device at the upcoming MWC, but this news has certainly put a damper on whatever excitement may have been lingering. Truth be told, this is probably a good move on Sammy’s part as there are still a TON of kinks to be worked out of Android before it’s truly ready for mass adoption. As such, it’s probably smart to sit back and wait as other companies slowly fall in line to be guinea pigs for the cause.
Samsung officially delays first Android phone until the 2nd half of the year
Updated Dec 19th, 2018 6:14PM EST
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Josh Karp followed his love of technology since a kid through to the present day. As a Special Correspondent at BGR, and part of the first editorial team, Josh covers press conferences, trade shows and other events around the world. An expert in all things mobile, Josh has more than eighteen years of experience covering the wireless industry.
