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Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging by Kirby64 on Sunday March 16, 2025 @12:26AM (#43376931)
This is such a weird take. Folding phones are a tiny market and they all have considerable durability downsides.

Also, if the market did shift Apple could easily build one. I’m sure they’ve prototyped a few already.

Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging by the_clarence on Sunday March 16, 2025 @01:04PM (#43380465)
People said the same thing about bigger screens years ago
Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging by Kirby64 on Sunday March 16, 2025 @01:14PM (#43380543)
No larger screen has ever had issues with permanent damage from regular use. They just aren’t a good fit for most people in their current durability state. Anyone who totally baby’s their phone can use them, but that’s about it. Also, they’re pretty much all in an extreme price bracket. You could buy a small tablet and a regular flagship phone for the price of one of the galaxy folds.
Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging by the_clarence on Wednesday March 19, 2025 @12:50AM (#43408357)
I have one and constantly drop it and its still in perfect condition. Not sure what you mean
Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging by Kirby64 on Wednesday March 19, 2025 @09:56AM (#43412076)
> Not sure what you mean

Surely you jest? There’s oodles of reporting on how delicate the flexible screen is. Fingernails can forever leave scratches on it. There’s plenty of reports of people having their screen randomly break despite no noticeable physical damage. Dust/dirt can get in the hinge and cause damage as well, despite advancements in the hinge design. It’s better now of course, but the physical limitations are still there.

Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging by the_clarence on Wednesday March 26, 2025 @01:14AM (#43479076)
Not sure. Maybe because I have the latest one? Google pixel 9 pro fold
Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging by devilbunny on Monday March 17, 2025 @09:59PM (#43394990)
People didn't like the OG Xbox "Duke" controller. They complained left and right.

I'm a tall adult male. Every other controller is tiny to me.

My max phone size is just about right on the ProMax iPhones. They should be a little smaller - but only a little, like 1-2 mm width. I've got big hands, and I love a big screen.