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.

  • gregorum@lemm.ee
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    9 months ago

    the problems:

    1. they’re crap
    2. they break easily because they’re crap
    3. they’re expensive and have a high cost of ownership because they’re crap
    4. NOBODY FUCKING WANTS THEM

    so, why is this happening?

    • KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      9 months ago

      Shit on Apple for a lot of things, but if they put out a foldable it’s not likely to be crap hardware. Just overpriced with an annoying OS.

        • KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          9 months ago

          You think Samsung hardware compares with Apple hardware? O.o

          Don’t get me wrong, they don’t tend to put out shit. But they’ve also had a track record of issues like cracking screens and exploding batteries.

          Apple tends to only put out the most polished version of something possible, assuming it ever sees the light of day. Their entire reputation is built around that point. If they release a foldable, the hardware will likely be on point.

          That’s not to say it will be perfect, it’ll still be running their overly locked down walled garden POS software. But you’re telling me if Apple released a foldable that could have Android installed you wouldn’t be interested?

          • 4z01235@lemmy.world
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            9 months ago

            iPhone 4 antenna “you’re holding it wrong”

            iPhone 6 folding

            Wireless mouse charge port on the bottom

            Apple pencil charging on the iPad

            iPads with display bright spots due to structural adhesives underneath letting go and cables pressing up

            MacBook butterfly switches

            Garbage cable quality all around