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Posted by mgh2 2 days ago

Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum(www.cnbc.com)
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exabrial 1 day ago|
Try introducing a memory card slot… and a headphone jack. Then you’ll really sail past them.
davedx 1 day ago||
Honestly the OnePlus 13 is looking better than either the iPhone or Samsungs to me. It’s a great time to be in the market for a new smartphone!
ChrisMarshallNY 2 days ago||
Most of the foldables I’ve seen around here, are the new Razr phones.

I think they are pretty cool.

Haven’t seen many, though.

I’ve only seen one Samsung.

fennecbutt 1 day ago||
I love the idea of them, but I just can't trust the basically plastic surface of them. Scratches/dents too easily.

I mean there's only Samsung and LG in the display space basically, one of them will solve it but...not quite yet.

general1465 2 days ago||
I have got Samsung S25 Edge which is essentially Samsung's version of iPhone 17 Air few months ago.

Only thing (software wise) which has really been showed down my throat is Bixby and Gemini. No I don't want your stupid AI, get deleted. Other than that, I can't complain about anything.

tassadarforaiur 2 days ago||
I'm curious how quickly that trend will reverse when Google fulfills their promise to lock down sideloading on android.

Samsung makes nice hardware, but their bloatware is infuriating. I spend a lot of time on every new device, using ADB to purge as many samsung apps as I can. I'm getting tired of doing it.

Once I can't sideload anymore on android, my next phone will be an iphone.

asadotzler 2 days ago||
The trend, if there is one, will be effected in no measurable way when a few nerds bail because they can't remove Samsung's browser.

By the way, outside of core phone features like Phone (dialer,) Settings, Camera, etc. you can disable or uninstall everything else without sideloading anything.

thehappypm 2 days ago|||
Very, very, very few consumers even know what sideloading is
lawn 2 days ago||
Unfortunately, very few people care about sideloading.

And for those who do, Apple has been blocking sideloading for years.

The actual solution is to buy a phone that supports GrapheneOS. No bloatware, install what you want, and get top class security and privacy too.

ubermonkey 1 day ago||
I still do not understand the appeal of a folding phone. I mean, phones are solid devices now, and they work for years upon years if you don't have some kind of mishap. Putting a hinge in the display 100% is creating a weak point in that display. It's very likely going to reduce lifespan for an expensive device.

I get gadgetlust, sure, but is it more that that?

The other thing is that even if I wanted a folding display, it wouldn't be enough to get me to jump platforms.

chiph 1 day ago|
I think there are two factors that drive the purchase. Primarily - it's a status symbol. I am reminded of the scene with Paul Allen's business card...

But also that it's useful when you want a larger display surface in a more portable form. Like watching films on an airplane or reading documents without having to constantly swipe & zoom.

I agree with the other poster(s) that Apple is likely working on a folding model, even though it would sabotage sales of some iPad models.

EnjoyTheRaunch 2 days ago||
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phoenixhab 2 days ago||
BUT WHY?

It costs 2000 dollars and folds in half. So what? What's the difference?

DonHopkins 2 days ago|
Do they have a hinge monitor so you can make them fart when you fold and unfold them?
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