For years Samsung has been teasing a foldable phone. The read more
For years Samsung has been teasing a foldable phone. The concept goes all the way back to 2013 when Samsung showcased the Youm flexible display at CES. Since then there have been many leaks, reveals, and teasers. Yesterday, Samsung finally unveiled the flexible phone dubbed, the Galaxy fold. While there is no denying that the phone is a technological marvel, for consumers, it might not be that appealing as we once thought. Here are five reasons why we think the phone will not be as popular as some expected it to be
Samsung is known for making some of the best smartphone screens. They are so good that even Apple uses its display tech. With the Galaxy Fold, looks like technological limitations have compelled them to make a huge compromise. As seen from the image, the front of the phone does not look modern. From the thick top and bottom bezels to the super small 4.6inch display (by today’s standards), the front looks really uninspiring.
Some might say that you have access to the larger tablet display, but that’s not the point. Do you really expect to use Google Maps on a 7-inch screen? Smartphones are good because you can do so much on the go. A big reason is their manageable screen size. A 7-inch screen is not at all manageable.
A big reason why we are not fans of the Galaxy fold is that it just does not have a strong enough use case. Yes, Google has made customized Android especially for these foldable screens, but that does not mean the gripes of Android on bigger screens are fixed. In fact, it raises a new problem.
Historically, Android tablets have suffered from a scarcity of dedicated tablet apps.
