“The first version of any radical design tends to take time before it’s perfect.

“My main concern is durability,” Shine explained.

“Im worried that there will be creases in the screen, ultimately affecting the usability.

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Another reason I believe that these havent been fully embraced yet is the size of the gadget.”

The first version of any radical design tends to take time before it’s perfect.

When closed, foldable smartphones can often become much thicker than other mainstream phones on the market.

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This makes them harder to store in pockets and bags, and also adds more weight to the equation.

Instead, consumers could rely on one unit to meet all their needs by simply connecting various peripherals.