Why ‘iPhone Fold’ can revive the foldable that even Google Pixel couldn’t make work [Gallery]
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Summary
The article discusses the evolution of foldable smartphones, highlighting the dominance of clamshell and book-style designs in the Android market. It also notes Apple's potential revival of a previously unsuccessful form factor as the iPhone Fold approaches.
Key Insights
What form factor did the Google Pixel Fold use that was considered unsuccessful?
The Google Pixel Fold featured a wide, nearly square inner display (approximately 6:5 aspect ratio) optimized for media consumption in both landscape and portrait orientations, which differed from the more common square-ish book-style displays but faced criticism for its design choices despite its visionary approach.
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How does the iPhone Fold's design differ from the Google Pixel Fold to potentially revive this form factor?
The iPhone Fold adopts a wider and shorter tablet-like design with a 4:3 aspect ratio inner screen (7.6-7.8 inches) and a smaller 5.4-5.5 inch outer screen, nearly crease-free with a titanium alloy hinge, resembling a small iPad when unfolded, which may appeal more through Apple's ecosystem integration compared to the Pixel Fold's taller, narrower folded form.
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