Just not feeling it. Maybe if it could have a screen protector somehow, but a year of swiping on a plastic screen is going to be a screen that looks bad.
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Google Plans to Launch $1,700 Foldable Smartphone in June
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OH YES THEY DID. Don't ever TRY to lie your way out of this one. Steve Jobs said it flat out, RIGHT ON STAGE;
Right at 7:06 Jobs lies about inventing multitouch.
Bill Buxton would have something to say about this paternity denying prick.
The year is 2025.
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"And Apple's rumored car and goggles are likely to launch this year."
Later: "Delayed until 2026"
Later: "No, now on again this year... perhaps as soon as <next logical event>"
Later: "No, delayed due to <popular excuse of the day>”
Later: "Sources say ready to go now but at a higher price due to <excuse of the day>"
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"And Apple's rumored car and goggles are likely to launch this year."
Later: "Delayed until 2026"
Later: "No, now on again this year... perhaps as soon as <next logical event>"
Later: "No, delayed due to <popular excuse of the day>
Later: "Sources say ready to go now but at a higher price due to <excuse of the day>"
And repeat.
How about a self flying car that we can wear on our face and shoes we can use as a mouse?
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I don't mind the thickness, but I don't understand the ones that fold the long way. It's still too long for my pocket. My Z Flip 4 fits nicely in my pocket.
I don't believe or get excited about anything except iPhone anymore because of this. At least iPhone only missed the mark once by 1-2 months"And Apple's rumored car and goggles are likely to launch this year."
Later: "Delayed until 2026"
Later: "No, now on again this year... perhaps as soon as <next logical event>"
Later: "No, delayed due to <popular excuse of the day>
Later: "Sources say ready to go now but at a higher price due to <excuse of the day>"
And repeat.
I, too, thought they were silly until watched MrMobile’s videos on the Samsung fold. Completely changed my perspective and actually made me want one. Once they become more slim and lightweight, I think they’d be incredibly appealing for many people.
Looking forward to seeing Google’s take on it. I hope they use a slightly wider form factor than Samsung to avoid the awkwardly tall outside display.
I think they already have this? Galaxy Flip Fold or something? The answer to a question nobody is asking.
I appreciate that the outside screen appears to be wider than the Galaxy Fold. That device had promise but unfortunately still too narrow with a strange aspect ratio
Apple is actually in a much stronger position software-wise to have apps that can scale to tablet size and are good tablet apps. Except for Instagram, but screw Facebook anyway.
I would love an iPhone that unfolds into an iPad mini. The problem is you have to make compromises. The most obvious one is being water resistant vs. water proof, but beyond that you have less obvious compromises like the camera system or the battery capacity. You can't fit a periscope lens in a phone that folds in half because the halves are much thinner. Some would argue that it's difficult to even fit a properly sized sensor without the periscope lens. It's why the iPhone already has a bulge on the back. Optical science has limitations that we are constantly trying to bend. For me, if the camera is compromised, then I don't think it's worth it. Especially because I have a powerful iPad Pro. However, it would be great for travel—but I just don't do that enough to justify it at that price.
I would love an iPhone that unfolds into an iPad mini. The problem is you have to make compromises. The most obvious one is being water resistant vs. water proof, but beyond that you have less obvious compromises like the camera system or the battery capacity. You can't fit a periscope lens in a phone that folds in half because the halves are much thinner. Some would argue that it's difficult to even fit a properly sized sensor without the periscope lens. It's why the iPhone already has a bulge on the back. Optical science has limitations that we are constantly trying to bend. For me, if the camera is compromised, then I don't think it's worth it. Especially because I have a powerful iPad Pro. However, it would be great for travel—but I just don't do that enough to justify it at that price.
The minute there is an article on here announcing the foldable iPhone you will be claiming it to be the best thing Apple has ever done..
They won't sell enough of these to produce at a sustainable volume; it'll be niche product. It might be cool for some people, but it will be a very niche product.
"And we have invented a new technology called multi-touch, which is phenomenal" - Steve Jobs, iPhone presentation (2007)
Apple developed their own multi-touch technology.
But sure… Minority Report predates the iPhone as well.
Buying version one of anything from Google is a mistake. That being said, I HOPE this has some success. I would love for foldables to properly make it to the mainstream. Not sure if this would tempt me back to Android but we'll see. Something that could work well as both a phone and an ereader would be amazing.
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Good luck to anyone dropping $1700 on a first generation foldable from Google. Or second generation. Or third. Or fourth.
Good luck to anyone dropping $1700 on a first generation foldable from Google. Or second generation. Or third. Or fourth.
A $1700 smart phones sounds like a perfect item to launch when the world’s economies are in the gutter. 👌
I stand corrected. Didn’t remember him saying they invented multi-touch. The world really didn’t use it much until Apple had it on the iPhone. For the record I wasn’t lying so no need for your accusations and anger. Settle down.