I don't understand the folding phone thing. It feels like tech now is all about creating ridiculous features and tech companies trying to convince us that we want them while ignoring things that would actually be worthwhile like repairable phones, headphones jacks and minimal bloatware.
this post was submitted on 10 Sep 2024
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I can actually see the value in a trifold like the one pictured. In your pocket it’s a phone. When you unfold it, it’s an iPad. You’re consolidating devices.
That said, I’m not a fan of folding lcd screen tech used today. It creases. I’d rather see three separate bezel-less screens that magnetically join to make a larger surface.
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Whilst I agree the technology is awesome, £2,000 for a phone, wow, no thanks.
Phones are becoming the new wallets to the point we need something slimmer to pay with soon again.
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yay, it solves every non-existent problems!
This is cool but what I really want are rollable screen phones like from Earth Final Conflict.
Pedantic nit: this thing doesn't have three folds, the name is nonsense.
Trifold wallet tho
Pedantic return: it has 3 screens with 2 connecting hinges, it is therefore trifold.
trifold in American English (ˈtraiˌfould) adjective
- triple; threefold
- having three parts a trifold screen
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Shit will get REALLY real when we reach five-fold! Or better yet, touch-papyrus! Just roll that meter-long flab of screen up, and you're good to go!
i can only get so fucking soaking wet.. literally can not wait.
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do not want. want removable and replaceable batteries and storage, also a headphone jack because fuck you.
Motorola has ⅔ of that on many models.
Removable battery not an option though.
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Westworld here we come!
some origami sheet
I can hear the sand crunching.
My tender palm hurts just looking at this. I can feel the pinch.