Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else::Don’t expect these clamshell-style foldables in 2024 or 2025 or maybe ever.

  • Chemical Wonka@discuss.tchncs.de
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    9 months ago

    I personally don’t care I don’t want a foldable phone ( my last job gave me a Flip 3 and it was a terrible experience) I’d rather phone with a removable battery than with a foldable screen.

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      9 months ago

      Removable batteries for sure, but I spent 20 years waiting for the clamshell design to make a comeback and I love my Flip (4). Phones need to fit in pockets and have a decent sized screen.

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      9 months ago

      I can’t speak for the flip, but the fold 4 is fantastic. I can’t imagine going back to a slab

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          9 months ago

          Typing this on a fold4 would just like to chime in that after a year of ownership the inner screen did fail seemingly for no reason. I was able to get this fixed but I just want to stress they do have some problems.

          Partner has gone through 3 flip4 in the same amount of time though that phone is garbage.

          • jaemo@sh.itjust.works
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            9 months ago

            The screen protector on my inner screen peeled off after a year but it still works fine.

            I actually can attest that it’s built pretty rugged, having fumbled the quickdraw back pocket grab last weekend and flung/dropped it from waist height onto a concrete garage floor. Zero damage, though it took the hit on the bottom hinge corner, so: metal.

            I’m still impressed…

          • dm_me_your_boobs@lemm.ee
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            9 months ago

            Man, that sucks! I know I had read about screen issues on the 3 and to expect them on the 4, but none here. Sorry you both had issues! One day they’ll be perfect. I hope.

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          9 months ago

          My Samsung Z Fold 5 has been awesome as well. Im too lazy to go grab a tablet, id rather always have a decent sized screen with me

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            9 months ago

            It’s why I think metrics on these arent going to ever be accurate. No I’m not using tablet mode all the time. That’s not why I bought it. It’s to have a tablet when I need it. People tend to judge it as if it’s not good if I’m not using both screens 100% of the time.