There are issues with the Samsung Galaxy Fold review units

Early Samsung Galaxy Fold adopters might need to take this into consideration. Some journalists who have review units of the phone now are reporting some issues with the Galaxy Fold. The Verge’s Dieter Bohn discovered a bulge in the crease of the display just after a normal day’s use. CNBC’s Steve Kovach found that the display on his review unit began flickering just after a day’s use as well. As for Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) they accidentally removed a “protective layer/film” that actually shouldn’t be removed. This wrap over the phone is essential for it functioning.

According to Engadget, Samsung hasn’t commented yet on the issues. But at under US$2,000, it makes sense that people are scrutinizing every detail of this premium device. Curious people have already pre-order the phone and Samsung claims it has sold out its initial run. How many units that means, we can’t say. But with people expressing interest in this device, the company definitely needs to make sure these issues are addressed as soon as possible.

Microsoft launches the All-Digital Edition of the Xbox One S

After countless rumours, Microsoft has officially launched the disc-less Xbox One S in the US. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Is priced at US$249 (around CA$330), which is $50 off its recommended retail price. This new model will hit stores in the US on May 7^th. As suggested in the rumours, this doesn’t come with a Blu-ray drive. Instead, you get a 1TB HDD with digital versions of Forza Horizon 3, Sea of Thieves, and Minecraft preinstalled. There is no design change outside of the lack of the 4K Blu-ray drive.

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Apple and Qualcomm announce surprise settlement

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In an unexpected move, Apple and Qualcomm have reached a settlement and agreed to drop all ongoing lawsuits, which have spanned the globe and started at least a couple years back. Apple will also pay Qualcomm an undisclosed amount and the two have reached a six-year global patent licensing deal that extends for another two years. Qualcomm will also supply parts to Apple for multiple years, which as The Verge suggests could mean we'll see Qualcomm modems in the iPhone again. 

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Netflix and Mark Millar announce next comic book project called ‘Space Bandits'

Netflix is publishing another Mark Millar comic book called Space Bandits. Millar describes it as “female Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid set in space.” It’s a story involving two of the most wanted felons in the universe who run their own heists across the galaxies until a betrayal sends them down a path of revenge. Matteo Scalera will be illustrating the story. Industry veteran Howard Chaykin will illustrate five limited edition covers, the first of which will sell for 75 cents. The others will sell for US$4 when the first issue comes out in stores and digital platforms on July 3rd.  

Netflix bought Millar’s publishing house in 2017 and has worked with the writer to publish his books as well as turn his existing properties into TV shows and movies. 

Source: Variety