Foldable phones are the newest and fastest-developing type of mobile computer right now. Growing out of the desire to put the largest possible amount of screen inside the user’s pocket, they represent the cutting edge of technological innovation, with Samsung and Huawei offering the most notable early examples. A good foldable is one that combines the greater usability and potential of a large-screen tablet with the effortless portability of an everyday smartphone. We can expect foldables and their hinge designs to keep evolving at a breakneck pace, as hardware companies work to figure out exactly how to fold and market this new breed of portable computer.
The Find N2 Flip’s global release means there’s finally a viable alternative to Samsung’s Z Flip devices, at least in certain markets. Oppo’s foldable boasts some impressive hardware and neat software to try and make the most of it.
A regulatory filing spotted by Mukul Sharma on Twitter suggests that the rumored OnePlus foldables could be called the “V Flip” and the “V Fold.” As 9to5Google points out, that branding sure seems familiar...
Well, isn’t that pretty? It was developed in collaboration with fashion house Maison Margiela known for two things: employing both deconstructionist methods and John Galliano, the creative genius known for his antisemitic rants long before Kanye became Ye. But rules of decorum (and law) be damned, this limited edition Galaxy Z Flip4 coming December 1st is solid white and embraces Maison Margiela’s décortiqué technique!
