9 things to do on day one to keep any foldable alive longer
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Apple’s first foldable has had a rough start. Shortly after launch, iPhone Duo owners began reporting cracked inner screens , and Apple has since said the number of affected units will remain limited, pointing those affected to AppleCare for a screen replacement. It’s a reminder that, seven years after the first Galaxy Fold, foldables still ask a little more of their owners…
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Apple’s first foldable has had a rough start. Shortly after launch, iPhone Duo owners began reporting cracked inner screens , and Apple has since said the number of affected units will remain limited, pointing those affected to AppleCare for a screen replacement. It’s a reminder that, seven years after the first Galaxy Fold, foldables still ask a little more of their owners than slab phones do. The good news is that most of what keeps a foldable alive is habit, not luck. I’ve used a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 for two years, and its hinge and inner screen are still in great shape. The crease has deepened a little after thousands of folds, but by no means excessively. I’ve also made a few embarrassing mistakes along the way. Here are nine things I’d do from day one with any foldable, whether it comes from Samsung, Apple, Google, or anyone else.