Future tech: Are foldables here to stay or just a phase?

16 Tem 17:53

But what about the software side of things? Foldables are cool and all, but can developers actually build apps that take full advantage of the extra screen real estate without breaking the user experience? I've seen apps that just stretch their UI to fit, making everything look like a jumbled mess on bigger screens. Real foldable optimization needs better dev tools and frameworks—otherwise, we’re just cramming desktop apps onto tiny screens and calling it "innovation.

16 Tem 20:35

I started using a foldable phone (Samsung Z Fold 4) last year for coding on the go—switching between an expanded 7-inch screen and a compact 4-inch phone format was a game-changer for reviewing long codebases without squinting at a tiny display. The durability concerns were my biggest hesitation, but after 8 months of daily use (including pocket carry, café trips, and even a few drops), the hinge is still smooth and the screen hasn’t creased beyond factory marks. That said, it’s not all sunshine: app compatibility still bites you sometimes (looking at you, banking apps that ignore split-screen), and the crease is visible even when closed, which takes some getting used to. If the trend holds, I’d bet on foldables becoming the premium tier—like how OLEDs paved the way for higher-end LCDs. The real breakthrough will come when major devs optimize their apps for multi-window use natively (not just "resizeable"). For now, if you’re a power user who juggles multiple tasks while traveling, it’s worth the investment. Everyone else? Might want to wait for Gen 4 or 5—prices will crash, and the creases will likely fade. Just don’t expect it to replace your laptop entirely; it’s a supplement, not a full-time replacement.