Article for context:https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870522/iphone-15-pro-max-thread-smartphones (Ik that I am talking about multiple companies when I refer to android companies but many singular companies make more innovations in the phone space compared to apple)
I'm surprised that this whole "android vs apple" thing is still going on...
At least it's not Windows vs. Apple anymore
Wish it was. The Linux community shitting on Windows is worse.
why is that? it's not punching down when its a billion dollar company
edit: no coherent thoughts then? just mindless downvoting? well you've convinced me with that persuasive logic.
it's genuinely concerning to see the microsoft stockholm syndrome in the wild, but on lemmy it's honestly baffling.
I'll bite, I down voted you because I think you're missing the point of what the above commenters are talking about. It's not about whether it's punching down/up to criticize Microsoft.
Hey, we gotta poop somewhere!
some is warranted, some is not, both sides have a copium dealer, mine is down the street from me.
I’d argue that all phone innovation has been pretty stagnant or even regressive lately. I think the only feature that’s been released by anyone lately that I’ve wanted my phone to have has been the magnet on the back to make mounts and wireless chargers less complicated. How it took these companies that long to put a magnet back there is beyond me. Then Apple “innovated” by removing the headphone jack so they could make more money selling wireless headphones after they bought Beats and for who knows what reason, all of the android phone makers eventually followed. I can see the use of a foldable screen, but I’m not buying one until it doesn’t add a permanent crease down the middle of my unfolded screen. If someone releases a privacy focused phone that’s not tied to Google with four years of guaranteed, timely updates, has a big enough screen with no notch, headphone jack, and magnet on the back they can have my money.
I could argue several reasons to avoid a folding phone. The crease isn't one of them. Yes, I feel it while swiping across the screen, but it's so unnoticeable while using the phone, it's a non-issue.
Mind elaborating on those reasons? I'm also a Fold owner and I love it more than any other phone I've ever owned. If there are cons that I'm missing, I'd like to know before I go buy another one of these in a year or two.
The Internal screen is fragile. It's softer than finger nails, so need to be careful about it. The screen protector doesn't last a year in most cases. The hinge can get debris in it that will start causing problems. It's narrow, but it's definitely a thick phone. It's heavy too. Software is a hit or miss on what can handle the screen basically changing size and shape on it.
That being said, I can't go back to using a normal phone. The large display is just too good to give up.
What the fuck is a thread radio
There's a new protocol for smart home devices called Matter, that let's them work across ecosystems (so for example smart lights set up with Google Home could be controlled through Apple HomeKit via Matter). Thread is part of how Matter devices communicate with each other (instead of e.g. WiFi or Bluetooth). The new iPhones can directly use Thread instead of needing another devices to act as a bridge to "translate" the commands
A fairly niche addition, but definitely not useless. And a big plus for those into smart home stuff
I think it's more useful than those glyphs on the nothing phone. They're just a gimmick to sell a mediocre mid-end phone
Eh not really if you're actually using mesh networked smart home devices that run on zigbee/thread/wave/matter or whatever you're using some kind of controller with one of those radios in it. Using your phone as the only controller basically means you'd only be able to control/talk to those devices when your phone is on and at home, so forget any kind of automations if you're not around. If you already have a controller, it's most certainly networked so having a matter radio in your phone is basically pointless.
Why would I want a folding phone? I want my phone to be as rigid as possible.
Hiding the front cameras is the only real innovation I guess, but Oneplus managed it in 2019 with the 7 Pro so it's not exactly a recent innovation.
Cause having a tablet in your pocket is awesome and comes in useful regularly
Being able to use your phone with multiple screen sizes and formats depending on what you're doing.
Also: being able to put the phone at 90degs and use it as either a camera or flash light stand.
I'm carrying a tablet everywhere I go because I edit a lot of photos. A folding phone would save 400 grams in my sling
Bring back physical keyboards!
yes please. I need that actual tacticle feedback, not just a stupid vibration whenever I touch something.
Why even keep it on?
My first two actions with a new phone are turning off haptic feedback and tap sounds. Don't need that annoying shit.
My dream phone is iPhone hardware with ability to run whatever OS you want like Raspberry Pi.
Let's not give the Android manufacturers too much credit for innovation. My 6 year old LG V20 has more features than anything coming out these days.
Iphone does have some cool, closed garden things, eg, airtags.
Yes. Android has alternatives, none of which are nearly as good as airtags.
Defending a product by trying to upsell with accessories has got to be the most Apple thing
Android literally came out with a universal air tag system. Works the same as air tags, but you can go with any brand you want.
Plus the fact there's more Android devices out there, it's more useful.
And they backported the tracking feature in Google services, so old devices that don't get updates anymore will be able to use the new system.