Discussion - I thought everyone would love the iPhone Duo's biggest new trick. Boy, was I wrong

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NunoB512
NunoB512
Arena Master
• 3h ago

" The negativity around the animation effect stems from the realization that it is a software-driven capability related to the device's hinge-angle sensor, rather than a truly innovative hardware feature like the privacy display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra." I agree. While the animation is undeniably nice-looking, it is ultimately a software-driven flourish rather than a breakthrough in hardware innovation. Many users replicated the effect on Android devices shortly after the announcement. True innovation, in my view, lies in functional, high-value features—like Samsung’s Privacy or Anti-Glare displays, or Google’s Stolen Device protection—that provide genuine utility and set a new industry standard. Quality-of-life features are always welcome and should be copied.

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Nokfan1603
Nokfan1603
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• 2h ago

During daily use of the device (quick opening and closing), you will hardly notice the animation. So basically, it's a nice marketing gimmick.

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Charlie2k
Charlie2k
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• 2h ago

Ummm.. correction! It was not even field.


66% voted negatively about the animation and 34% was positive.


Also.. look at the MKBHD video last five seconds. Hilariously bad animation from a trillion-dollar company.


Only ones I have heard that was impressed by the animation are diehard fans. The rest says meh.

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Charlie2k
Charlie2k
Arena Master
• 2h ago
↵NunoB512 said:

" The negativity around the animation effect stems from the realization that it is a software-driven capability related to the device's hinge-angle sensor, rather than a truly innovative hardware feature like the privacy display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra." I agree. While the animation is undeniably nice-looking, it is ultimately a software-driven flourish rather than a breakthrough in hardware innovation. Many users replicated the effect on Android devices shortly after the announcement. True innovation, in my view, lies in functional, high-value features—like Samsung’s Privacy or Anti-Glare displays, or Google’s Stolen Device protection—that provide genuine utility and set a new industry standard. Quality-of-life features are always welcome and should be copied.

Look at the last five seconds of MKBHD video 😂 "wow...so good looking and fluent"

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TuGa121
TuGa121
Arena Master
• 44m agoedited

It's such a gimmick; all the Android devices copied it right away, lol.

It’s funny that no one thought of this until Apple showed off the Duo. Samsung and other brands have had eight generations of foldables, yet none of them implemented it. Now that Apple has, suddenly everyone is trying to recreate it on their Galaxy Folds.

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