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Galaxy Z Fold7/Flip7
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I think you are being somewhat unfair on the Samsung Fold line given that is clear they have tried to stay sub $2000 yet every year have spent considerable R&D developing the hinge and folding screen that does not translate as obvious spec bumps to most. When you are doing this there is little room for other spec bumps.
There is good reason even Apple have to buy their screens from Samsung.
When your only producing 5-10M units a year the same economies of scale do not apply and Apple is the one who's really lagging IMO.
Sure some other Chinese OEM's are pumping out similar folding devices with ish higher spec's but then again I can buy a cloned Rolex for $75, so it it really a like for like comparison
It's not lack of competition holding back the Folds, it's sales and Samsung despite all the criticism its had over the last 6/7 years continues to take the risk and invest in Folds where Apple only joins the party possibly next year.
Torras cases are nice I’ve sampled a few on previous phones, that Spigen one definitely felt nice a slim although I didn’t get to test it for long.
You being lucky or smart does not count when your one of the unlucky ones
and as you seen Bust buys do charge restocking fee's on multiple productsSame with Apple there are many good luck stories of people walking in with a broken phone and getting an immediate replacement. But try that when your travelling especially in a country with no Apple store only authorised retailers you will be in for a shock.
Apple's policies on returns or repairs vary worldwide and rapidly diminish if your out of the top countries like US/UK/Europe/AUS and even in those countries they reserve the right. YMMV
Is this restocking fee new for Samsung? If I remember correctly they didn’t have one when the S25 Ultra was released.
I am inclined to offer a differing perspective on this matter. In my view, both Apple and Samsung seem to be adopting a cautious approach. While I hesitate to definitively state which company is more risk-averse, it appears that neither is facing significant external pressure to innovate further. As we are aware, the market in the United States often divides into the iPhone and Android (primarily Samsung) user bases, with both companies understanding that consumer loyalty often discourages platform switching, regardless of new features.I think you are being somewhat unfair on the Samsung Fold line given that is clear they have tried to stay sub $2000 yet every year have spent considerable R&D developing the hinge and folding screen that does not translate as obvious spec bumps to most. When you are doing this there is little room for other spec bumps.
There is good reason even Apple have to buy their screens from Samsung.
When your only producing 5-10M units a year the same economies of scale do not apply and Apple is the one who's really lagging IMO.
Sure some other Chinese OEM's are pumping out similar folding devices with ish higher spec's but then again I can buy a cloned Rolex for $75, so it it really a like for like comparison
It's not lack of competition holding back the Folds, it's sales and Samsung despite all the criticism its had over the last 6/7 years continues to take the risk and invest in Folds where Apple only joins the party possibly next year.
Considering Apple's upcoming entry into the foldable market, it is also worth noting that Samsung's anticipated release of an Apple Vision Pro alternative this year follows a similar pattern. Rather than directly competing with Meta's Quest 3/S, it appears they are aiming to rival Apple, whose device was introduced years earlier. Consequently, their strategies seem to mirror each other in a tit-for-tat manner.
It will be interesting to observe the developments over the next five to ten years. Regardless, I anticipate continuing to support Apple and Samsung.
Yes, very slippery. It's difficult to open without a skin or case.
They're all dragging their feet, haha. We're the customers Apple and Samsung adore...we'll buy whatever they try to sell us, even if it's just a tiny upgrade all because we want the latest and greatest. Lol .
Yes sir I agree though I love the way it feels so slim in hand unfortunately I can't see successfully making it through a week without damage with one slip away haha.
BTW I love this phone though and I think the outside screen now with that little extra with is excellent for my daily usage on the go.
The S and A series don't have restocking fees according to their site.
Okay the case is in early thoughts are it's good especially for emergency case and I'm sure I'll keep it even after I received my Thinborne aramid. It has a nice feeling hand and the camera coverage helps considerably no wobble on the desk. I also like that the volume buttons are covered leaving the fingerprint and power button by itself making it easy to locate and no more issues opening and closing the phone LOL.
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Is it super flimsy on the outside cover? Seems like a lot of cases are.Okay the case is in early thoughts are it's good especially for emergency case and I'm sure I'll keep it even after I received my Thinborne aramid. It has a nice feeling hand and the camera coverage helps considerably no wobble on the desk. I also like that the volume buttons are covered leaving the fingerprint and power button by itself making it easy to locate and no more issues opening and closing the phone LOL.
Same. It might get slippery during the winter when it's colder out but it has a good grip currently.
They are all like that until you put them on the phone. I didn't use the sticky that came with the case and there is no issues with it moving
Anybody else use a ring camera and not getting notifications from the ring app? They come thru fine on my s25U and 16PM but not on the ZF7
Works on mine so far. Sometimes Ring does that smart feature where it doesn't bother me every time I let the dogs out.
I had to go trigger the motion alerts again for it to work.
I understand the desire to protect such an expensive device but having to put a case like that on simply ruins all the benefits of such a lightweight, thin, beautiful device. I decided a couple years ago now I’m using all my devices the way the manufacturer built em whenever possible. 😜Okay the case is in early thoughts are it's good especially for emergency case and I'm sure I'll keep it even after I received my Thinborne aramid. It has a nice feeling hand and the camera coverage helps considerably no wobble on the desk. I also like that the volume buttons are covered leaving the fingerprint and power button by itself making it easy to locate and no more issues opening and closing the phone LOL.
I paid for the extra warranty from Google for my Pixel 9 Pro Fold specifically for this very reason—no case lifestyle. Yeah, financially it may not be the smartest move but knowing I have accidental ‘oops’ moments covered. What aggravates me is that I still have to periodically use a relatively thin case to add ‘MagSafe’ to it so I can mount it in my car and charger it on any of my MagSafe wireless chargers.
I’m not buying my next Android foldable until the manufacturer put the damn magnets inside the phone.
Alright, sorry for the rant. Back to the Fold 7 programming.