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Jan 29, 2026 Discussion of Apple-inspired wider foldable phone designs and the tradeoffs between wide and tall foldable aspect ratios. A look at smartphone market share shifts and why some makers skip annual flagships. Debate over Tesla retiring models to repurpose a plant for humanoid robots and whether that pivot is credible. Explanation of a Waymo collision involving a child and related safety context.
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Apple Rumors Reshape Foldable Market
- Apple rumors about a wide foldable are driving competitors to pivot before any official Apple product exists.
- Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao suggest this may be convergent evolution or reactive product strategy among manufacturers.
Pixel Fold User Prefers Wide Interior
- Huyen Tue Dao recalls using the original Pixel Fold which had a 7.6-inch wide interior and preferred that landscape-like screen.
- She contrasts Pixel's wide original with later taller foldable designs and shares personal device preference.
Apple Entry Validates Foldable Niche
- Foldables are still an early, evolving form factor and Apple entering validates the category.
- Tom argues Apple's involvement signals legitimacy and pushes rivals to prepare alternatives.
