The global chips and parts shortage might be something that tech companies and fans might not be able to leave behind in 2021, as it has reportedly affected the planned release date for the Galaxy S22 series. Samsung's much-awaited flagship series might launch at a slightly later date than anticipated.
Not even a tech company as high-profile as Samsung was spared from the effects of the supply chain issues that stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from not being able to announce the Galaxy S21 FE this year, the South Korean tech giant is also expected to launch the Galaxy S22 series more than a year after its predecessor was unveiled.
Now, a new update from leaker Jon Prosser suggests that the Galaxy S22 release date might have been moved. The good news is the reported change is not that drastic.
Prosser was the first to report specific launch dates for the Galaxy S22 series, reporting last month that the new Samsung flagship phones will be available to pre-order on Feb. 8 and will arrive in stores on Feb. 18, 2022. However, Prosser's sources claimed Samsung is facing serious issues in the supply chain, causing the said dates to change. The Galaxy S22 phones' "general availability" is now reportedly planned for Feb. 25, while the pre-order date is moved to Feb. 9.
A one-week adjustment is not much of a change, so it should not concern Samsung fans looking to upgrade to a new phone next year. But it goes to show that companies are still embattled with supply chain issues that may be causing parts shortages and delayed shipments of components needed to produce consumer tech products such as Galaxy S22.
Samsung is expected to announce three devices for the flagship series. But the anticipation for the Galaxy S22 announcement might be mostly because of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. It is expected to have even more Galaxy Note-like features and design. Aside from having the most premium technical specifications in the lineup, the device is also expected to receive significant redesign to accommodate a built-in S Pen, while the fate of the Note series remains vague.


Anthropic Resists Pentagon Pressure Over Military AI Restrictions
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Technology
Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Hit Record Highs as Nvidia Earnings Boost AI Chip Demand
Nintendo Share Sale: MUFG and Bank of Kyoto to Sell Stakes in Strategic Unwinding
U.S. Deploys Tomahawks, B-2 Bombers, F-35 Jets and AI Tools in Operation Epic Fury Against Iran
Meta Encryption Plan Sparks Child Safety Concerns Amid New Mexico Lawsuit
Snowflake Forecasts Strong Fiscal 2027 Revenue Growth as Enterprise AI Demand Surges
The Pentagon strongarmed AI firms before Iran strikes – in dark news for the future of ‘ethical AI’
Synopsys Q2 Revenue Forecast Misses Expectations Amid China Export Curbs and AI Shift
OpenAI and U.S. Defense Department Update Agreement to Clarify AI Usage Terms
Federal Judge Blocks Virginia Social Media Age Verification Law Over First Amendment Concerns
Pentagon Weighs Supply Chain Risk Designation for Anthropic Over Claude AI Use
AWS Data Center in UAE Hit by Fire After Objects Strike Facility Amid Regional Tensions
OpenAI Secures $110 Billion Funding Round at $840 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO
Samsung Electronics Stock Poised for $1 Trillion Valuation Amid AI and Memory Boom
Australia Targets AI Platforms With Strict Age Verification Rules
Amazon’s $50B OpenAI Investment Tied to AGI Milestone and IPO Plans 



