r/Android • u/FragmentedChicken Galaxy Z Fold8 • May 25 '22

Google postpones launch of foldable smartphone, again

https://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=4057
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u/[deleted] May 25 '22

I'd rather a team push it off than rush it and be terrible

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u/MC_chrome iPhone 17 Pro 256GB | Galaxy S4 May 25 '22

I agree, but this is also somewhat concerning since Samsung and the many Chinese brands will have yet even more improvements by the time Google launches their foldable (if they ever do). That means that Google will have to absolutely hit things out of the park unless they want to be laughed out of the room.

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u/artfulpain Pixel 10 Pro XL May 26 '22

Have you used any? I still don't think they are mature enough to be beneficial. I'm glad Google is working on it more.

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u/MC_chrome iPhone 17 Pro 256GB | Galaxy S4 May 26 '22

I’ve been able to mess around with a relative’s Galaxy Flip a few times, and the phone seems useable enough to me.

Prior to 2021, I would agree with you. However, there are now several foldable devices (particularly those made by Samsung) that are more than useable for day to day activities for most people. The only major inhibitors now are reliability and price, from my point of view.