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AllThingsD has official word:

In an updated statement, the companies confirmed they were making the move out of respect for Jobs.

“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.

http://allthingsd.com/20111007/samsung-google-cancel-launch-...

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Wasn't the announcement supposed to be on 10/11 that is almost a week away from Steve's death. Is it really that mournful at Google?

More likely it might conflict with Steve Job's funeral. I would imagine some high ranking Google officials are going to be there to pay their respects.

Ah. That makes sense if it is so.

The funeral takes place today.

I imagine Steve's death might change the tone of an announcement they'd prepared. Something sharply competitive would have been appropriate a few days ago but, yes, would even be distasteful next week.

That's exactly it. A product rollout is a careful public relations exercise. PR interacts strongly with public perception, and public perception is shifting wildly right now. They need to rethink and rework.

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