Samsung was earlier expected to release the Galaxy S21 FE in August alongside its new foldable smartphones, watches, and earbuds, but the launch was apparently delayed because of the global chip shortage. According to a South Korean outlet, the phone has now entered production.
Things seem to be looking up as semiconductor demand and supply appear to be balancing out. Per the report, the chip shortage was exacerbated by Chinese companies like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi who had hoarded components. This has been compensated for, unfortunately, by the resurgence of coronavirus cases in India and Vietnam, which are among the world’s largest smartphone markets.
