Foldable Phones Go Mainstream as Prices Drop
Foldable phones are shedding their reputation as expensive curiosities as a wave of mid-range models brings the form factor within reach of mainstream buyers for the first time.
Durability — long the technology's weak point — has improved markedly, with sturdier hinges and tougher displays addressing the concerns that kept cautious shoppers away. Reviewers say the latest devices finally feel built to last a typical upgrade cycle.
The question now is software: makers are racing to design apps and interfaces that actually take advantage of the larger, flexible screens rather than simply stretching a phone layout.
