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Technology continues to change, but often what is old is new again. This is certainly the case with the newest generation Smartphone. The old folding cell phones may be making their way back to popularity again.
Many people mourned the loss of the folding cell phone, you didn’t have to worry about them but dialing old boyfriend or redialing your last call as the touchscreen was protected when they were folded.
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It looks like Samsung will be introducing a new folding Samsung Galaxy Fold model which will retail for around $2,000. They are working on several different models, including one that will feature a 7-inch screen and would fold like a tri-fold wallet. Names currently being tossed around include the Galaxy X, Galaxy F or the Galaxy “Winner.” The company didn’t meet their April release date because of problems with the folding screen—which many say was due to their rush to market before necessary R&D was conducted. Samsung is also considering a phone that would curve around your arm, like a “cuff” bracelet.
The ZTE Axon M was the first foldable phone on the market, it is basically two folding phones that is attached in the middle. This particular style makes it very think, heavy and clunky due to the fact it needs a strong battery to accommodate the imaging requirements. Are consumers ready to go back to bigger, heavier phones?
LG also has been experimenting with a number of different folding phones, including a Z-fold phone that would incorporate three different screens that would act more like a tablet when it comes to expanded visuals.
Will These New Folding Phones Offer Access to the Same Programs?
While these new phones are yet one more innovative way to access your data, information and place calls, will they offer the same programs as your current phone? Yes, you will still have access to all your data, contacts, software programs and app as well as Bluetooth capabilities. Consumers are always looking for the newest technology, but not ready to give up access to the vast amount of data they’re used to getting with their traditional phones.
Potential issues with the New Design:
Phones featuring the new folding designs are not without issues. Here are a few of the issues notes thus far:
- Phones that have a crease between the two screens, which is required in order to make the phone close. From far away it’s not very noticeable but close up it is.
- There’s been some question about the durability of the center crease, especially when its folded and unfolded constantly. Also, some questions have surfaced about pixels wearing out close to the crease.
- Is the software ready for foldables? Google fully supports Android for foldable phones but they have been unsuccessful with Android tables which make it questionable to roll-out a folding phone.
There’s certainly the possibility of foldable phone in the future, the question exists “are they ready for consumers now?”
