[the_clarence]

Honestly with Apple not producing folding phones I think in a few generations everybody will have naturally moved to Android

[Kirby64]

This is such a weird take. Folding phones are a tiny market and they all have considerable durability downsides.

Also, if the market did shift Apple could easily build one. I’m sure they’ve prototyped a few already.

[the_clarence]

People said the same thing about bigger screens years ago

[Kirby64]

No larger screen has ever had issues with permanent damage from regular use. They just aren’t a good fit for most people in their current durability state. Anyone who totally baby’s their phone can use them, but that’s about it. Also, they’re pretty much all in an extreme price bracket. You could buy a small tablet and a regular flagship phone for the price of one of the galaxy folds.

[the_clarence]

I have one and constantly drop it and its still in perfect condition. Not sure what you mean

[Kirby64]

> Not sure what you mean

Surely you jest? There’s oodles of reporting on how delicate the flexible screen is. Fingernails can forever leave scratches on it. There’s plenty of reports of people having their screen randomly break despite no noticeable physical damage. Dust/dirt can get in the hinge and cause damage as well, despite advancements in the hinge design. It’s better now of course, but the physical limitations are still there.

[the_clarence]

Not sure. Maybe because I have the latest one? Google pixel 9 pro fold

[devilbunny]

People didn't like the OG Xbox "Duke" controller. They complained left and right.

I'm a tall adult male. Every other controller is tiny to me.

My max phone size is just about right on the ProMax iPhones. They should be a little smaller - but only a little, like 1-2 mm width. I've got big hands, and I love a big screen.

[Kwpolska]

If only folding phones weren't prohibitively expensive, fragile, and most notably completely pointless...

[the_clarence]

They're basically going to replace your phone and tablets. But people have a hard time seeing into the future

[brokenmachine]

I don't want one unless they can make the screen completely perfect where it folds. Which they won't be able to.

[the_clarence]

It is perfect already, what do you mean? Go try one in a store its not hard

[brokenmachine]

I don't need to do that, despite it not being hard to do, because I know that would be a waste of time because I can clearly see from the pictures in the reviews that it is far from perfect. You can definitely see the fold.

It would piss me off no end watching videos with a line down the middle.

Also, knowing that every time I bend it, I'm one step closer to the screen failing.

[the_clarence]

No you cant see the fold, only if you look at it from an angle.

Try it if you dont believe me. Or read any review, they will tell you the same

[account42]

Will that be before or after flying cars?

[meristohm]

huh? Those things are a novelty. I may be aging into fuddy-duddy land, though. If I keep using a mobile phone, I like the smaller ones that easily fit in one hand and most pockets, I want it to last a decade or more (this iphone is from 2018, I think), and I like it just powerful enough for communication, browsing, and photos. Done with games.

To try to see another view, though, if the tech is there and not too harmful (that's relative- I think our venture into computer-land is immensely harmful in many ways) and durable enough, it seems nice to protect the screen? Except if grit gets between the glass?