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Foldable phones still struggle with camera-induced wobble

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Foldable phones, despite advancements over the past seven years, continue to suffer from a significant wobble issue when laid flat, primarily due to large camera bumps. This design choice, intended to accommodate camera components and allow lenses to extend beyond the phone's body, results in an unstable device on flat surfaces, a problem particularly noted in devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Users express frustration with this wobble, with some even resorting to extreme measures like removing cameras, highlighting the ongoing trade-offs in foldable phone design alongside concerns about screen creases and app optimization. AI

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Foldable phones still struggle with camera-induced wobble

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Filipe Espósito) ·

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