Google Pixel Fold

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jrwagh333 said:
I don't see how not being able to use a screen protector is so much an issue.
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I think the problem is the manufacturer fitted screen protectors can end up going a bit funny after a while and they aren't screen protectors in the normal sense but more an integral layer of the screen.
 
They're not an integral part of the screen, at least not in the case of the Galaxy Fold 2. The original Fold had a layer of plastic that reviewers confused for a protector and ended up breaking their screens.

The screen protector on the Fold 2 you could absolutely remove, which I did and replaced with an aftermarket one. The original OEM protector had this tacky like feel to it which many people didn't like.

Unless phone manufacturers find a way of breaking the laws of physics, you're never going to have a folding tempered glass protector. I've had my Fold 2 now for over two years, and even with it's stupid design where there's a large gap when folded closed, nothing has got in and damaged the inside screen.
 
Mekrel said:
They're not an integral part of the screen, at least not in the case of the Galaxy Fold 2. The original Fold had a layer of plastic that reviewers confused for a protector and ended up breaking their screens.

The screen protector on the Fold 2 you could absolutely remove, which I did and replaced with an aftermarket one. The original OEM protector had this tacky like feel to it which many people didn't like.

Unless phone manufacturers find a way of breaking the laws of physics, you're never going to have a folding tempered glass protector. I've had my Fold 2 now for over two years, and even with it's stupid design where there's a large gap when folded closed, nothing has got in and damaged the inside screen.
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Fair enough, it was probably the stories from the original Fold that had made me think that then.
 
Mekrel said:
They're not an integral part of the screen, at least not in the case of the Galaxy Fold 2. The original Fold had a layer of plastic that reviewers confused for a protector and ended up breaking their screens.

The screen protector on the Fold 2 you could absolutely remove, which I did and replaced with an aftermarket one. The original OEM protector had this tacky like feel to it which many people didn't like.

Unless phone manufacturers find a way of breaking the laws of physics, you're never going to have a folding tempered glass protector. I've had my Fold 2 now for over two years, and even with it's stupid design where there's a large gap when folded closed, nothing has got in and damaged the inside screen.
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My screen protector on my Fold 4 started to bubble a few months ago and I have been using it without a screen protector since. Once it bubbles, if you keep it on that's when it can damage the screen, as it creates uneven tension while opening and closing.
 
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tom_e said:
I think the problem is the manufacturer fitted screen protectors can end up going a bit funny after a while and they aren't screen protectors in the normal sense but more an integral layer of the screen.
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From the Fold 2 on they have just been standard screen protectors, my 3 came off after a while and I stuck a whitestone one on. My fold 4 hasn't budged yet.
 
Well, I've preordered one as my contract was due an upgrade. I've been using the z fold 3 since it came out and I love it but my biggest gripe is the size of the outer screen, its too small to be of any real use. Looks to me like the pixel gold should resolve this nicely!
 
I can't wait for the Pixel Fold I've preordered to be delivered. The back cover of my Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G has started to come away from the frame, an issue for me as I've provided details to Google for trade in for the Pixel.

I was worried the battery was starting to swell, so I took the back panel off to see. It was so loose there was zero risk of cracking the back cover. Thankfully no swollen battery and an official replacement adhesive frame is £8 from eBay.

Really not happy with the quality of the Fold 2, the phone isn't even three years old and I'm confident the panel is coming away because of the stress put on the frame when you open and close the device.

I'll miss some things from Samsung, things like routines, but hopefully I can recreate them using something like Automate for Android (a similar app to tasker).
 
Mekrel said:
I can't wait for the Pixel Fold I've preordered to be delivered. The back cover of my Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G has started to come away from the frame, an issue for me as I've provided details to Google for trade in for the Pixel.

I was worried the battery was starting to swell, so I took the back panel off to see. It was so loose there was zero risk of cracking the back cover. Thankfully no swollen battery and an official replacement adhesive frame is £8 from eBay.

Really not happy with the quality of the Fold 2, the phone isn't even three years old and I'm confident the panel is coming away because of the stress put on the frame when you open and close the device.

I'll miss some things from Samsung, things like routines, but hopefully I can recreate them using something like Automate for Android (a similar app to tasker).
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Some posts on Reddit of this happening to other Fold 2s. The battery overheating and melted the glue on the back plate.
 
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Has anyone who's preordered heard anything yet about delivery dates? It's supposed to be released on the 27th but apparently due to insane levels of interest, Google are unable to keep up with demand and have pushed the 'official' release date off to August.
 
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Swampyseifer said:
Has anyone who's preordered heard anything yet about delivery dates? It's supposed to be released on the 27th but apparently due to insane levels of interest, Google are unable to keep up with demand and have pushed the 'official' release date off to August.
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Pre-ordered here on the day of the announcement, had an email two days ago saying the order had moved to processing. Originally the delivery date was 27th Jun to 2nd July, but it's showing 27th - 28th June now.

I know people keep knocking the price, but ultimately, what other option is there if you want a foldable with this form factor i.e. a wider front screen than the Galaxy Foldable? The other options tend to be China only and even if you import or buy grey, you'll be without Google Pay even if you install Google Play services.

Coming from a Galaxy Fold 2, the G2 will be a better chip so my experience will be improving.
 
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