Big plans for foldable smartphones

[Bradley Prior]

Big plans for foldable smartphones

Huawei Technologies Co., its spinoff brand Honor and Lenovo Group Ltd.’s Motorola introduced plans for new foldable phones in recent days. [Bloomberg]

 

[Heisenborg]

This is never going to become a thing

 

[WaxLyrical]

Overpriced gimmicks.

 

[wbot]

Foldable phones are stupid

 

[KleinBoontjie]

I also don't think I'll buy one, but I had a look at the Z-fold (lady at office bought one) and it ain't bad. Dex function, tablet on demand, etc. Very practical, I think.
At the right price, you might see more people getting it.

 

[Neptuner]

How durable are these screens? looks like a sad story 3-4 years down the line.

 

[ScrooV]

 

[Moosedrool]

Why do people want to fold their smartphones?

 

[KleinBoontjie]

Why do people want to fold their smartphones?

Because it's cool?

 

[ScrooV]

Why do people want to fold their smartphones?

I guess if durable enough, could be easier to fit in your pocket - and perhaps prevent (reduce) chance of cracking the screen when you drop it. I'm sure we've all done that before.

 

[FiestaST]

Why do people want to fold their smartphones?

It can allow a smaller footprint yet a bigger screen at the same time.

Novelty factor + the "in thing" is a big reason as well.

 

[deweyzeph]

A solution looking for a problem.

 

[supersunbird]

 

[Crowley]

Ironic meme taking the topic at hand into consideration.

 

[Moosedrool]

That thing won't survive 1 fall on the pavement.

 

[supersunbird]

I can see it having use in a tablet, but that's about it.

 

[Yskasmetnstoof]

Why do people want to fold their smartphones?

Some time ago we all did.... I still remember, fondly, how mu Motorola clamshell (I think that was the cliche then) fit into my pockets.

 

[Yskasmetnstoof]

..meanwhile the Harmony OS keeps on developing...and being entrenched in China ...

 

[Thugscub]

Bootloader not available. No G apps. Will not support the rittle plicks.

 

[ginggs]

All smartphone are foldable, given enough force.