Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging
by Kirby64 on Sunday March 16, 2025 @01:14PM
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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.
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Re:Briar: Peer to Peer Encrypted Messaging
by the_clarence on Wednesday March 19, 2025 @12:50AM
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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
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> 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
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Not sure. Maybe because I have the latest one? Google pixel 9 pro fold