Why “folded” is being discussed
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That looks... horrible... I like the "calendar" mode, that's quite fun, but it looks way too wide when it's folded up, and a weird aspect ratio when it's open. Also they show pu…
by voidUpdate · Sep 10, 2026
The reason they gave was that with TouchID it can be unlocked consistently both when folded or unfolded. For FaceID they would need to include that hardware twice, also under th…
by user43928 · Sep 10, 2026
>always have your phone with you, but often don't have a tablet or laptop. I cant do any work on a phone or tablet (emails dont count). Laptops are fine, of course. Comparing to…
by xxs · Sep 10, 2026
the core problem seems to be you can't make something that fold in half, yet has 4 curved corners both when folded and unfolded.
by londons_explore · Sep 10, 2026
Right, which is under the context of hbarka’s comment > The iPhone Duo is designed with this in mind. The aspect ratio any way you view it, folded or open, is preserved. Apple d…
by anamexis · Sep 10, 2026
You don't seem to be engaging with the point, which is that the space available for content after subtracting out the space taken up by other UI elements is not going to have th…
by wtallis · Sep 10, 2026
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