I’ve tested the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and it proves Apple really needs to solve this one thing
While the Galaxy Z Fold 8 delivers top-tier hardware, its flawed app scaling proves that Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold doesn't need to win on hardware — it needs to win with developers.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are among the best foldable phones available, yet both devices still struggle with app scaling and dynamic layout adaptation. Despite advancements in design, creating thinner and lighter phones with a more subtle crease across displays, there remains one major issue that Samsung and Google have yet to properly solve.
Many believe that Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra foldable, perhaps alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, will outperform its rivals in the area where Apple shines most: delivering a class-defining software experience. As the industry focuses on engineering a nearly invisible display crease, Apple's innovative hardware could truly revolutionize foldable technology by introducing a fluid, tablet-native UI transition system.
Apple has consistently proven that software can redefine a product, as seen with the original iPhone in 2007 that lacked features like 3G connectivity and a physical keyboard but became obsolete due to its focus on the user experience. Through multi-touch gestures, smooth scrolling, and a desktop-class browser, Apple demonstrated the importance of software.
If Apple's iPhone Ultra can master seamless app scaling, it could redefine the foldable landscape, offering a truly complete experience.
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