Like those crappy keyboards Apple shipped for years? And poor bluetooth in some of the models? One port for MacBook, 2 for the Air and Pro? That' kind of experience? Or iPad OS severely limited? Ok bruh.
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Hands-On With Samsung's New $1,800 Galaxy Z Fold 3
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Looks pretty cool as do a lot of samsung phones. Problem is their bloatware and lack of optimized apps. It's not worthwhile to own a samsung bloatware special. Never is. It doesn't matter how good the hardware is. But Apple is sure to do this much better than Samsung could dream of if it ever gets feasible. If Apple had released this, they'd get slammed with negative durability claims. The screen is a joke.
Well you can only bring so many "magics" to electronics. Touchscreen and pointing devices are two amazing things, but removing creases from a folding pivot is, well I also like a notchless iPhone, but ... physics.
I find this comment very interesting! There is no way I would believe you think Apple has just been siting there waiting what sort of products Samsung may release so they can innovate up on them? Apple may spend decades working on stuff that they eventually decide not to release. And no, Apple does not publish teaser videos of vaporware concepts like you know who does.
You know damn well if Apple released a device that had that crease you would scream bloody murder.
It’s not that noticeable in real life. I saw the fold 3 in a carrier store last week. I hardly noticed the crease.
It would probably be a pain to type on the outer display but for browsing and other things I found it ok when I tried it out in a store last week. I mean if people don’t complain about the iPhone 12 mini on a wide scale for being small then I don’t know why this phone should be any different.
I have an iPad mini, iPad Pro and 12 pro max. I leave my iPad Pro at home and take out my 12 pro max and iPad mini. It would be nice to have something that could combine the iPhone and iPad mini into a compact device instead of carrying around two separate devices.
Under-screen camera, foldable… Damn, that‘s innovation. That‘s the kind of innovation Apple lacks since the death of Steve.
Some Apple fanboys having foam in their mouths trying to rip it apart is just silly, childish, but sadly, expected behavior.
Some Apple fanboys having foam in their mouths trying to rip it apart is just silly, childish, but sadly, expected behavior.
I had a Fold 2 for a test drive and now I do own a Surface Duo.
Why? Because I like tech and although I prefer iOS, iPhones became the devices that just work, but are boring.
The Fold 3 seems like a device for having one app at a time, but for multitasking I do prefer the Duo with its two seperate screens.
Using 2 apps on the Fold makes them kinda skinny and the keyboard gets in your way on both sides while typing.
I guess if Apple ever makes one (be it a folding device or a unit with 2 screens) will be the point that apps actually take advantage of these screens.
For now, they are just a niche with compatibility issues.
For every moment you are amazed by these phones, you wiill be hit with 2 moments where they get in your way.
It may needs Samsung to develop the tech and Apple to make it work - we will see.
Why? Because I like tech and although I prefer iOS, iPhones became the devices that just work, but are boring.
The Fold 3 seems like a device for having one app at a time, but for multitasking I do prefer the Duo with its two seperate screens.
Using 2 apps on the Fold makes them kinda skinny and the keyboard gets in your way on both sides while typing.
I guess if Apple ever makes one (be it a folding device or a unit with 2 screens) will be the point that apps actually take advantage of these screens.
For now, they are just a niche with compatibility issues.
For every moment you are amazed by these phones, you wiill be hit with 2 moments where they get in your way.
It may needs Samsung to develop the tech and Apple to make it work - we will see.
Let’s face it when a iPhone fold is out with iOS and iPadOS people will love it…me included. As long as it has the best camera specs I will get it.
Not sure I find iPhones boring or without fault, over several years of ownership.
But the Surface Duo is one sexy piece of hardware design and I would add one to my collection too if I had the money. But I need a new iPhone lol.
For me it depends on that crease, if that's how you spell it? If they can get rid of that, increase durability a lot, then Apple would be onto a winner I think. They 'could' maybe stick an M1 or the equivalent in it if the battery was big enough too.
To add to my report: I do have an iPhone 12 Pro (company issued) that I'm allowed to use with my personal account. So the Duo is just the "second" phone. During vacation I use it as my daily driver but during work it's just the phone that happens to hold my phone number with most of the apps (banking app) still on the iphone.
Yeah I can’t see Apple releasing one with a crease either. Just doesn’t seem something they would do and maybe why it won’t be here for two years
Samsung ALMOST got me to leave the Apple Ecosystem with these new foldable phones. Almost. I did my research and it's just not worth it. The new Samsung watches are cool but limited and Samsungs Ecosystem has much to be desired. So I will wait until Apple decides to Fold a Phone.
I disagree. Once upon a time, all you could buy was a foldable phone. Now the technology has grown to what it is today, it's time to bring this form factor back.
I have held the Samsung Fold 3 in my hands and can tell you that that crease is forgotten quickly. Apple foldable, of course, will be perfect.
Because majority of youtubers only use the phone for a few days-weeks as review units. They don't buy and use it daily themselves. On top of my head, only mrmobile actually buying and using these foldables himself, and he does provide long term follow ups, including how his previous Galaxy foldables screen broke. The rest of youtubers, they just received free review units, blurt out the same marketing points disguised as a "review," and move on to the next phone.