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Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else (arstechnica.com)
submitted 2 years ago by [M, B] to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else::Don't expect these clamshell-style foldables in 2024 or 2025 or maybe ever.

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[–] 44 points 2 years ago (14 children)

I personally don't care I don't want a foldable phone ( my last job gave me a Flip 3 and it was a terrible experience) I'd rather phone with a removable battery than with a foldable screen.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    I can't speak for the flip, but the fold 4 is fantastic. I can't imagine going back to a slab

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    Same here. I absolutely love mine. Zero issues more than a year in.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Typing this on a fold4 would just like to chime in that after a year of ownership the inner screen did fail seemingly for no reason. I was able to get this fixed but I just want to stress they do have some problems.

    Partner has gone through 3 flip4 in the same amount of time though that phone is garbage.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    The screen protector on my inner screen peeled off after a year but it still works fine.

    I actually can attest that it's built pretty rugged, having fumbled the quickdraw back pocket grab last weekend and flung/dropped it from waist height onto a concrete garage floor. Zero damage, though it took the hit on the bottom hinge corner, so: metal.

    I'm still impressed...

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    Removable batteries for sure, but I spent 20 years waiting for the clamshell design to make a comeback and I love my Flip (4). Phones need to fit in pockets and have a decent sized screen.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Doubt it will ever get back to how it was with how easily they could be removed but there may be steps towards it https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/06/22/new-eu-law-to-force-smartphone-makers-to-build-easily-replaceable-batteries

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    My pixel fold has been great ha

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    My Samsung Z Fold 5 has been awesome as well. Im too lazy to go grab a tablet, id rather always have a decent sized screen with me

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    It's why I think metrics on these arent going to ever be accurate. No I'm not using tablet mode all the time. That's not why I bought it. It's to have a tablet when I need it. People tend to judge it as if it's not good if I'm not using both screens 100% of the time.

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