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The idea of a folding Windows phone gets people hyped, me included! Here’s why
Just take my money already!
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Published onFebruary 28, 2024
published onFebruary 28, 2024
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We have had several foldable phones to date, and while the idea did strike a chord with many, they weren’t as big a success as we thought, at least right now!
The reason is that they don’t offer any value other than a bigger display. It’s not cost-effective, per se.
But when we recently came across aReddit postdiscussing a foldable Windows phone, it got us thinking. This could be a device I would go for!
It’s a concept handheld device that uses the same operating system as your desktop, provides all the functionalities, and is more user-friendly. This is basically a full-fledged handheld PC!
It could have all the native apps and theMicrosoft Storeto install more, a similarSettingsinterface, a built-in antivirus likeWindows Securityfor protection, the newFile Explorer, and command line tools to perform advanced operations within seconds.
Also, it should let users plug in a keyboard and mouse, maybe wirelessly. But this is a critical requirement. The idea is not too far-fetched. You can connect a mouse and keyboard afterinstalling Windows 11 on Steam Deck.
Besides, aseamless gaming experiencewill go a long way in making Windows foldable phones a success. The handheld console market is kind of saturated, and even the new entrants don’t offer any exciting features. But if a phone could let you play all those PC games on the go, who wouldn’t want it, right?
What do people think of a foldable Windows phone?
When we checked what others had to say, they were as excited about the prospects of a foldable Windows phone. Here’s what some people wrote:
The only concerns people had were with app support and foldable screen functionality!
App support has to be exceptional, and it can’t be constrained. A Windows phone must be able to run any applications that Android or iOS can.
Secondly, Microsoft’s previous venture into foldable phones,Surface Duo 2, wasn’t a success because it wasn’t really a foldable phone but had two screens hinged to one another. So, it was neither optimal for gaming nor streaming with that wide gap in the middle!
If Microsoft could get that right and re-enter the ecosystem with a foldable Windows phone, preferably Windows 11, that would change the market dynamics. There will be far too many takers for it, including me!
Would you get one? Tell us in the comments section below.
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
