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Smartphone manufacturers still want to make foldables a thing
(arstechnica.com)
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At the right price I'd definitely like a foldable. Certainly many people would prefer the smaller form factor at the right price/durability. The durability constraints are largely solved now, so the main concern is pricing.
I watch a lot of video on my phone during breaks at work.
For me, that is the main usage. If I am at home, I'm using my iPad or desktop for everything else I would possibly need that larger foldable screen for.
I'm not against foldables, but price needs to be reasonable, as it solely serves to replace my normal smartphone, and it's not worth it unless it's within $100 of the equivalent phone/hardware without the foldable screen.