Counterpoint: Flip Phones Are a Dumb Idea (daringfireball.net)

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I agree that a standard flip phone is dumb. That being said, the galaxy fold and google fold make sense in certain use cases, because having a tablet for some productivity tasks is worthwhile.

The problem is the hinge & screen. I don't think the technology is there for long term durability.

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