Here’s How Apple’s Folding iPhone Could Stand Apart
Foldable phones are a tough breed for me to love. They cost about twice as much as a high-end smartphone, and having two screens and moving parts means more opportunities for breakage. Additionally, these book-style models are bulkier to hold and often don’t have the best cameras.
But the genre is evolving quickly. And after reading David Lumb’s first impressions of Motorola’s new book-style foldable, the Razr FoldI’m starting to give the style another chance. Its shorter, “passport”-style design rivals Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 8 rumored to be widerand it might not be long before Apple steals the show with a foldable iPhone.
Watch this: Apple’s foldable iPhone stands out on this factor alone
So for this week’s episode of One More Thing, embedded above, I can’t help but highlight the potential of Apple’s foldable, which could have been called the iPhone Ultra. Judging by some reports, Apple could have a smooth experience out of launch with a iPad-like interface when the device is open.
But good software alone doesn’t make the price tag easier to swallow. It is expected that costs over $2,000. This might be an easier sell if you think of it as buying an iPhone with an iPad inside. I’m not ready to close the book on this idea yet.
