Xiaomi is also working on a tri-fold phone
Xiaomi is also working on a tri-fold phone
We might see the new device in February at MWC 2025. Huawei is developing a triple-folding smartphone, but it's not the only company doing so. A tipster...
I think the tech is still kinda pricey, but imagine having a phone, table, and then full computer when docked to a keyboard and mouse in one device.
That’s the dream.
I’d even be happy with the phone/full computer combo.
16Except I would HATE 1. having the full computer use the Android OS (or ios) 2. Not having full access (administrative / root) rights on my computer, for some vague security handwaving.
14We'll probably get there in 10-15 years (as in at mainstream, mass market prices).
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This is going to be like Gillette razors right?
9Sounds cool but most of the folding phones I have seen are as thick as 2 phones stacked when folded. If this is now 3 phones thick I think it looses some portability unless you put new pockets on your pants.
9It looks a little thick but not insanely so, judging by the photo in the article.
For me it looks thin enough when unfolded that I'd be worried about breaking it if I hold it wrong.
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We are getting close to the devices from Westworld!
I look forward to the point a screen can be balled up like a piece of paper
7I look forward to the point a screen can be balled up like a piece of paper
Well, most flagship mobile screens are already flexible. It's the rest of the components that is the issue 😄
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"Paper can only fold 7 times; can phones fold more?"
3That's a dual fold, not a tri-fold...
2Technically correct, the ...
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WTF
2They were so concerned about whether they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.
1They were so concerned about whether they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.
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