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4 lessons I hope Apple's foldable iPhone takes from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Yahoo Tech • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is rumored to unveil its first foldable iPhone at the September 9 event, entering a market where competitors like Samsung, Google, and Motorola have established foldable devices.
- Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers valuable lessons for Apple, including the popular Flex Mode feature that allows the phone to stand in an L-shape for multitasking and easier use of certain apps.
- Ensuring app and software compatibility across different screen orientations is crucial for a smooth foldable phone experience, and Apple should aim to have most native apps optimized at launch.
- Build quality and durability are essential, with Samsung's seventh-generation foldables showcasing strong hinges, minimal screen creases, and robust design that Apple must match from the start.
- The foldable iPhone must be easy and enjoyable to use, combining solid performance, design, battery life, and app support to make the foldable form factor appealing and fun for users.
