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Google and Samsung Delay New Device Launch Out of Respect for Steve Jobs

Posted October 7, 2011 at 9:01pm by iClarified · 12411 views
Google and Samsung have delayed the unveiling of their latest device out of respect for Steve Jobs, reports AllThingsD.

The pair had been scheduled to announce the first phone based on Ice Cream Sandwich at an event Tuesday, coinciding with a wireless industry trade show in San Diego. However, on Friday the companies announced that the event was being postponed to an unspecified new date.

"Samsung and Google have decided to postpone the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event during the CTIA in San Diego, previously scheduled for Oct. 11," Samsung said in a statement. "Under the current circumstances, both parties have agreed that this is not the appropriate time for the announcement of a new product."

"We believe this is not the right time to announce a new product as the world expresses tribute to Steve Jobs's passing," the companies said.

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