Correct, as they have nothing. But as soon as they release a product that is not crap, they are suddenly at the front.
(Personally, I‘m not interested in the slightest, though.)
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Foldable iPhone Said to Feature 'Crease-Free' Display — Here's How
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(Personally, I‘m not interested in the slightest, though.)
If Samsung can't even craft a crease-free display for THEIR OWN high-end foldables, how (or why) the hell are they going to for their BIGGEST COMPETITOR?! Doesn't make any sense.
Especially considering a crease-free foldable does NOT exist, from any manufacturer.
Especially considering a crease-free foldable does NOT exist, from any manufacturer.
It could conceivably be Apple patented tech or a patent used under an exclusive licence to Apple.
If Apple has figured it out, they may have a patent for that would prevent Samsung from using it. I remember a few years ago Apple had a few patent applications for folding devices, one of them was a heated plate for the folding mechanism.
It is unclear why Samsung has not yet used this apparent technology for its own foldable smartphones, which also primarily use metal plates from Fine M-Tec, according to Kuo.
Just release it already. Don’t care if there’s a crease or not, can be something to improve so it’s more fun to buy a new one every year.
I think you meant, “Things Almost Nobody Asked For” for $2000+, Alex.
I am interested in this device, but the aspect ratio when unfolded is a huge sticking point for me. If the 7.8 inch internal screen was 16:9 or 16:10 I would preorder it site unseen. But we know its gonna be a square ratio which means for media consumption it will be limited to just a little bigger than the outer screen. And that is not exciting for me.
I think Apple's biggest challenge with a foldable iPhone is going to be pricing.
Phones are already very expensive and I think there's a ceiling for what the average person is willing to spend on a phone. If the rumors are accurate and it costs 2x a normal iPhone, I think they'll price themselves into the niche category like the Vision Pro.
Phones are already very expensive and I think there's a ceiling for what the average person is willing to spend on a phone. If the rumors are accurate and it costs 2x a normal iPhone, I think they'll price themselves into the niche category like the Vision Pro.
Apple's "going slow and doing it right" hasn't been the case for years. Their software is terrible (AI and Siri) and their products are way behind the competition. That method worked years ago, it's not the case anymore.
One big issue with foldables so far is the aspect ratio problem. You’re either unfolding a near-square into widescreen (samsung flip), or unfolding a widescreen into a near-square (samsung fold).
I think the tri-fold idea is much more compelling from this standpoint, but then you are doubling the hinge/crease issue. Still not sure if any foldables will ever truly take over the market. Too much complexity and cost involved, for not enough benefit.
I think the tri-fold idea is much more compelling from this standpoint, but then you are doubling the hinge/crease issue. Still not sure if any foldables will ever truly take over the market. Too much complexity and cost involved, for not enough benefit.
I had a Z Fold 4 which I actually really liked however it was too fragile for me and the lack of dust resistance made me very nervous (I put my phone in ziplock baggies frequently on long bicycle rides). I personally prefer iOS to Android, and so I switched back to an iPhone with a 13 Pro Max when I traded in the Z Fold.
If Apple releases this and if it has a dust protection rating at all, I will definitely want one. My old Z Fold was phenomenal for ereader apps and I have missed it for that reason since I traded it in. Currently I use a 16 Pro Max and have an iPad Mini. If Apple releases a reliable folding iPhone with the features that my iPad mini has on the developer beta of ipadOS 26 I am all in.
If Apple releases this and if it has a dust protection rating at all, I will definitely want one. My old Z Fold was phenomenal for ereader apps and I have missed it for that reason since I traded it in. Currently I use a 16 Pro Max and have an iPad Mini. If Apple releases a reliable folding iPhone with the features that my iPad mini has on the developer beta of ipadOS 26 I am all in.
In my opinion, the Galaxy line of foldables only just became interesting with the 7 this year. Before Joe it was too bulky, and the out screen was too small. This year it actually looks like a regular phone that happens to open up to a small tablet. Anything Apple would have released before this would have been subpar. Now that Samsung has pretty much nailed it, it can be time for Apple to perfect it.
Always the same **** written any time there’s new about the foldable iPhone. I’ll be buying this day ****in 1. And if it’s not for you then stop writing the same stupid comment ”who’s this for”, ”Who asked for this” etc. Same recycled **** comments. There’s plenty of us here that’ll buy day 1.
If they do it right, it's not an extra step. Why would you need to unfold the phone to answer a call or reply to a text? The outside has a 5.5 inch screen which is good enough for most things you do on a phone today. The bigger question is - if you can do all that with a "folded" phone, how often do you really need to unfold it?
Exactly. If they can sell as many of these as they do iPad minis without losing overall iPhone users then they win. Not sure why people are so negative about a product that is not for them and that its very existence will impact them in no way. Maybe it is Samsung enthusiasts just not wanting Apple to enter the market and they troll on this site?
One word. Stupid. On every possible level. Get an iPad.
No, you are right
I'll buy this POS immediately after I buy Vision Pro.