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SpecialNose9325 t1_iztoco2 wrote

Reply to comment by Sotyka94 in Pixel Fold renders arrive with detailed size and spec rumors for Google’s foldable phone, by SUPRVLLAN

Once again. The usefulness of a smartphone to a person is subjective. I don't see the appeal in having a substantially larger device in my pocket and lose one hand usability on a device that doesn't exactly do that much more than a regular smartphone. The advantages of having a 7.6inch inner screen are not substantial enough to me. Meanwhile, a phone that folds in half makes carrying it around easier and adds a notification display that prevents you from getting easily sucked into an app while checking notifications.

The sales numbers also seem to prove my point. The ZFlip adoption rate is much higher than the ZFold, and more importantly it is seen as a viable option to non Tech-enthusiasts. They place it right next to the S22 at the store and it's pretty clear that people are choosing it more often than the ZFold.

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Sotyka94 t1_iztn2b8 wrote

Reply to comment by SpecialNose9325 in Pixel Fold renders arrive with detailed size and spec rumors for Google’s foldable phone, by SUPRVLLAN

It's stupid because the fold get's a useful item (smartphone), and makes it multiuse (smartphone + tablet in one device), adding to it's use cases.

The flip takes an useful item (smartphone) and adds unnecessary complexity and price without adding any functionality, basically subtracting from it's usefulness without adding any real value to it.

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lagerea t1_izsv091 wrote

Reply to Pixel Fold renders arrive with detailed size and spec rumors for Google’s foldable phone, by SUPRVLLAN

What I learned from the M$ Duo and Duo 2 was that having the camera beveled out is a huge mistake, it will never sit flat, it will always catch on your pocket, it gets scratched easily, the sense of savings space just doesn't exist I'd rather they use the camera girth for larger battery because 3 screens fucking sucks that juice.

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BloodChasm t1_izp9qsu wrote

Reply to comment by 3dforlife in Pixel Fold renders arrive with detailed size and spec rumors for Google’s foldable phone, by SUPRVLLAN

Interesting. Aren't you afraid you're going to misplace or leave it somewhere by accident?

I have the luxury of working from home, so I always wear sweatpants with zipper pockets. It has the benefit of extra security and huge pockets for comfort and I don't think I could ever go back to jeans or any other type of pants.

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Sotyka94 t1_izp6jb3 wrote

Reply to comment by SpecialNose9325 in Pixel Fold renders arrive with detailed size and spec rumors for Google’s foldable phone, by SUPRVLLAN

That's the flip. That's a completely different story than a fold. We talk about the fold, and it's much more.

With fold you have a standard phone that you can open up to a tablet if needed. With he flip you have a 1k$ cube that is not really functional and you can open it up to a normal phone. The flip is stupid, the fold is something I really like.

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3dforlife t1_izoundr wrote

Reply to comment by BloodChasm in Pixel Fold renders arrive with detailed size and spec rumors for Google’s foldable phone, by SUPRVLLAN

When I used an iPhone 4 it was uncomfortable to keep it in my pants pockets (not to mention it left a super visible mark).

This to say that even when the phones were small it was not ideal to put them in a pocket. For many years now I use a man's purse; it is perfect to transport the phone, wallet and keys.

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Hey-wheres-my-spoon t1_izmfc5d wrote

Reply to comment by kent2441 in EU sets December 28th, 2024, deadline for all new phones to use USB-C for wired charging by speckz

Because they aren’t at a comfortable spot with the tech yet. They have (essentially) 3 more years to perfect it before they launch it. Iphone 15 and 16 will have lightning since they will be released before December 28th 2024, and then they have until around October (when they typically go on sale) 2025 to have the tech in a usable spot. Seems like a reasonable plan to me.

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