Because it reduces the height of the phone or width of the tablet by half.
If that doesn't appeal to you, don't worry about it.
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Samsung Wants You to 'Join the Flip Side' Instead of Buying an iPhone 14 Pro
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If that doesn't appeal to you, don't worry about it.
I’m in marketing and the marketing department did their job…made a unique ad that highlights their product in a funny way without bashing too hard.
Personally, I would never buy a Samsung (ha) but I will say it was a memorable ad.
Personally, I would never buy a Samsung (ha) but I will say it was a memorable ad.
I joined the fold side and don't regret it for a minute. Can't see myself going back to traditional slabs after experiencing the convenience of having a phone and tablet in a portable form factor.
We don't have any plans to acquire any new or replacement Apple kit, but, even if we do decide to go back to Android, it certainly won't be Samsung.
nah. this type of marketing is something no one will care the next day. typical low college level marketing
Honestly, nothing against Samsung. I’m an old dog that’s already too exhausted from kids and learning new things for work (happily). I just need my trusted device to work without learning something new again. Something in my life I’d at least like it to stay constant. Also I like the fact that I can break my phone and have it fixed within a day or two.
I get what you're saying about iPhone scale on the number side, but Samsung wouldn't necessarily need to crank out 80 million screens, unless Apple was adopting it across the entire lineup. But yeah, I think the durability is a big issue likely yet to be fully worked out. I'd also be curious to see how Apple would manage the software changes as well. We know Apple has worked on foldable devices internally, I'd be curious to know what they're thinking is ie is it a "This trend is going to die out, no need to pursue it" or "This trend has potential, but hardware consistency/reliability isn't there yet."
Flipping Samsung phones!
Is that an insult, a compliment or just a statement of fact? Take your pick I guess!
Is that an insult, a compliment or just a statement of fact? Take your pick I guess!
Well if you haven’t ever experienced the Samsung Flip 4, you sincerely are missing out on some fun, innovative, thoughtful, and interesting yet amazing technology. Just being honest….I have Apple’s boring/stale tech so can’t say I don’t have experience with iDevices.
Hmm everyone is “flipping” out over the Samsung Flip or Fold on this thread lol. And some of you state that it’s a gimmick, the gimmick is the large pill cutout/dynamic island used for notifications on the new iPhone. Who cares about another way to present notifications and some cute graphical animations that will age quicker than you think. “Wait! more notifications on the new but old (tech wise) always on display as well wow what a upgrade!”
The new iPhone is the same phone as ever with a camera upgrade while using display animations for notifications to cover up that it now has a highly animated larger detached notch.
Hmm everyone is “flipping” out over the Samsung Flip or Fold on this thread lol. And some of you state that it’s a gimmick, the gimmick is the large pill cutout/dynamic island used for notifications on the new iPhone. Who cares about another way to present notifications and some cute graphical animations that will age quicker than you think. “Wait! more notifications on the new but old (tech wise) always on display as well wow what a upgrade!”
The new iPhone is the same phone as ever with a camera upgrade while using display animations for notifications to cover up that it now has a highly animated larger detached notch.
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People are complaining about the price of an iPhone. The base Fold 4 is $1800.
Or there is the toilet seat?
Or there is the toilet seat?
For the same reason you fold your currency notes and probably your wallet, it's just convenient
Or maybe the last 70 years has missed you LOL
Samesung is desperate. They only wish that one, only one, of their devices would generate a much buzz as any of the Apple devices.
There was not a single mention of an iPhone (or Apple) in the ad. There wasn't even an iPhone in sight, the phone she was using at the end (not the fold) was a Galaxy S22.
Lol all these posts...on MACrumors.
Big S is getting to you.
Big S is getting to you.
It does seem like college or even high school students made it. The same way Samsung constantly thinking about Apple reminds me of high school.
And yet you're here, so which company is really getting to which fans?
Is it though? It is interchangeable with last week's "hehe we're better than apple hehe" ad and the same as the week before. They just do the same thing over and over in the ads.
I don’t think Apple believes there’s a market for these chunky folds. After 4 years of their introduction we would have at least some indication that showed Apple’s interest in the segment.