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Report: Apple is testing foldable iPhones, having the same problems as everyone else (arstechnica.com)
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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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[–] chemicalwonka@discuss.tchncs.de 44 points 9 months ago (5 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.

[–] glarf@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] dm_me_your_boobs@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] ratman150@sh.itjust.works 6 points 9 months 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.

[–] dm_me_your_boobs@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

Man, that sucks! I know I had read about screen issues on the 3 and to expect them on the 4, but none here. Sorry you both had issues! One day they'll be perfect. I hope.

[–] jaemo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months 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...

[–] JoBo@feddit.uk 7 points 9 months 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.

[–] PhreakyByNature@feddit.uk 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] PuddingFeeling907@lemmy.ca 12 points 9 months ago

You can replace the battery easily on fairphone 5

[–] ExLisper@linux.community 2 points 9 months ago

I would love a foldable phone if the other half you have a good hardware keyboard on it.