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Foldable mobile devices?

Marjo — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:14:06 GMT

Hey guys, how are you all doing today?

I just read this techradar article about Samsung's upcoming foldable Galaxy phone. It is rumoured to come out or at least start development this year.

I wanted to ask you guys what you think, are you excited about this type of innovation for mobiles in general? Would you be first in line to get your hands on something like this? And also, what do you think would be the benefit of having your phone screen bending like in the photo below?

Samsung has also mentioned that they're interested in differentiating their smartphones with cutting-edge technologies, of which the foldable display is one - wondering what other tech they are planning?

Photo from the article:

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

MI5 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:16:18 GMT

Pointless gimmick unless you like to put phones in your ass pocket and then sit on them

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Marjo — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:33:30 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Pointless gimmick unless you like to put phones in your ass pocket and then sit on them

I have actually done that (by accident)!

For me I think the foldable-ness (?) would be great when carrying a small clutch bag at a party for example which often are too tight to fit my 7+ properly... If I could just bend it a tiny little bit, it would fit. (that rhymed!)

& Now please don't tell me the solution is to buy a bigger bag.

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MI5 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:55:09 GMT

Yes, we’ll i would never have thought of that reason!

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jonsie — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:03:39 GMT

Not something I want to ever use tbh. It's more a girly thing, where I live (one day again maybe) the lady's all put their phones in the back pocket of their tight denim shorts.... quite a good look..... 😎

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Cleoriff — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:05:45 GMT

@MarjoI honestly can't see a use for it. Like you, if I went to parties or a wedding I would take a small clutch bag....Now I don't. I have a number of bags. Every one is a size to take my phone...

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Poppysmum — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:50:12 GMT

I dont like the look of that looks stupid .

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Glory1 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:14:54 GMT

I love Samsung as everyone well knows but I ask why? Well I won't be rushing out to buy one.

Being creative is all very well but the creativity must be practical and be fulfilling a need imho. A foldable phone is a gimmick nothing more. I hope Samsung have more in their 'bag of tricks' than this.

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Cleoriff — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:45:53 GMT

I just get this vision of someone saying 'Hang on that's my phone ringing...I will just get it out and unfold it'..

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Glory1 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:05:50 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
I just get this vision of someone saying 'Hang on that's my phone ringing...I will just get it out and unfold it'..

Absolutely priceless

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

jonsie — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:12:37 GMT

@Glory1 wrote:
@Cleoriff wrote:
I just get this vision of someone saying 'Hang on that's my phone ringing...I will just get it out and unfold it'..
Absolutely priceless

All depends on where they get it out from. I imagine it could be stored in all manner of places.......

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Bambino — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:14:54 GMT

They'll kind of be like the old flip phones, like the RAZR (which I loved for years), except instead of there being a screen and a keypad it will be all screen. My guess is they'll catch on, as phone screens have gotten so big, and there's just so much real estate in your pocket or purse. Being able to fold the screen would take up a lot less room.

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Glory1 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:25:11 GMT

Good point, never thought of that. As someone who tends to go for bigger and bigger screens, could be a bonus I guess.

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Cleoriff — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:35:38 GMT

I also loved the Razrs but they were flip phones. A bit different to a bendy phone @Bambino.

No, definitely not for me. Apple did 'bendgate'...though theirs was unintentional.

I think it's a gimmick, though it might catch on with those who must have the latest and 'greatest'

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Bambino — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:16:03 GMT

I don't think the object of these are for them to just 'bend' @Cleoriff. I think they're intended to fold flat like an old flip phone. If they were just bendy then the gimmick would wear off quickly, but if they actually folded that would make a huge difference. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what they release.

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:47:29 GMT

I like the idea of these bendable phones but surely the price would put it out of the reach of most normal folk!

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Glory1 — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:14:50 GMT

I agree @Anonymous but there are plenty of fools out there who'll go into debt to get the latest gadgets.

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Cleoriff — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:24:02 GMT

Not for me and that's for sure. Though I wouldn't mind taking a look at them closely to see exactly how they worked (Re the foldable part) I just can't believe it wouldn't have an effect on the screen viewing.

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

Anonymous — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 15:56:15 GMT

They look like tech 'playing cards' ...

Re: Foldable mobile devices?

aldaweb — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:49:03 GMT

I prefer the look of the phone that folds out to a tablet - ie 2 screens, one inside folded over one on the cover that has also been mooted by Samsung

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