Of course! lol, even though Apple’s version will be like iPad.. great hardware, crippled OS!Typical macrumors member "Folding phones are dumb!"
in the next year 'Apple Announces folding iphone!' "macrumors member - take my money!!!"
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That's up to you and up to them and you can come up with however many reasons you like to defend the decision(s) made by Apple but I repeat, if you don't try it you don't know.
I could go to 10mm thick, isn't a problem for me and as for the camera bump, I'd prefer it wasn't there. I actually prefer three sides of the phone with no protrusion on at all to give a totally flat surface for standing on edge.How much would you accept? Let’s say 50% thicker than the current iPhones would be OK (which is pretty bulky). For that they would already have to shave off 25% of the current thickness. That’s a lot. If they could do that, they‘d do it now. And imagine the camera bump.
I am counting down the days until Apple either Never releases one, or they do and its sales are either high with mass controversy with mass returns....or....they release one and nobody buys it.
They are overpriced, and from my experience with the Galxyfold, all gens, that crease only worsens with use.
They are overpriced, and from my experience with the Galxyfold, all gens, that crease only worsens with use.
That day happened years ago.
Apple has already never released one, and they will continue to never release one... until they do.
Bit of a 'Schrödinger's iPhone' situation.
Wife had the Flip 3 for about 2 years, and no notable issues at the crease. She has since upgraded to the Flip 5. I would assume if this was a big issue there would be a huge outcry.
Yup. But also I think Apple is too well ran to not have explored every concept and have working prototypes of stuff like this. They just know they can afford to wait to get some market push before they release something. If they end up being wrong about foldables because the market dictates so, they will release one super quick and people will buy it and love it and they'll market it better than anyone. It's what they've always done. We went from the "your finger goes from here to here" iPhone 5 to iPhone 6 Plus with a gap of one year because the market confirmed people want big phones. But now, nothing about the market dictates it wants foldables to be the next thing. Apple more than any other company avoids making things just because. Currently foldables look like a 'just because we can' thing.
I wouldn't use the word "nothing," Google has decided to enter the market along with OnePlus in the US... so there's something brewing. And I see a few reddit threads "made the switch from the iPhone" every other day..
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Actually it looks like it is because of sales and not just because they can.
From 2021:
Samsung shares foldable sales information, Flip vs Fold numbers are surprising
In an uncharacteristic move, Samsung announced foldable sales 2021 numbers. We know how many were sold and which one sold more.
www.androidauthority.com
Clamshell phones were developed because people liked the Star Trek communicator. Not because it’s the optimal shape for a hand held computer.
Exactly, there was an element of futurism to them at that point in time. Not so sure it’s as appealing now as it was 20+ years ago.
I had a couple fold folding or sliding phones and to me the appeal was the same as now; smaller size when folded. Now admittedly, they felt tiny compared to a candybar phones.
There is still a crease that is noticeable. Coworker got this years Galaxy Flip and within two weeks, there was already a noticeable fold crease down the middle. He returned it for a Galaxy S21+ and feels that is the better phone.
My bet is they never do. It's a niche market with no growth....but then again they just announced an overpriced AR/VR headset in a saturated and stagnant VR/AR market.
I much prefer the form factor of a clamshell or even candy bar opposed to the phablets. Has nothing to do with Star Trek, but everything with clothing and pockets and not wanting to carry a man bag
Same. Loved me sliding phones as well. Actually I think the Palm Pre was my favourite of all time.
I had a couple of clamshell phones many years ago (Motorola Razr, Pebl) when it was cool to have a phone that was as tiny as possible and flipped open. Mates of mine have had the Samsung Folds recently and nothing about them appeals to me if I’m honest, not keen on the screen crease and the moving parts, but they’ve been popular for some. I think there is a market for foldables, I’m just not the market and as long as there are other options I think it’s best for every type of taste.
And I'm still waiting for one that looks like a TOS communicator and makes that chirping noise when opened.
I much prefer the form factor of a clamshell or even candy bar opposed to the phablets. Has nothing to do with Star Trek, but everything with clothing and pockets and not wanting to carry a man bag
Well, I find the Pro Max to be fully pocketable. Much larger would be a problem for me. That said I carry a Filson tin cloth briefcase that I can toss it in if need be, but virtually never do.
It seems this will vary per person? Those who want the extra space woudl be willing to put up with the crease.