Topic: Folding Phones

2 chapters across the catalog

Gorgeous
Episode 1694 1:45:11 - 1:48:47

1694: Gorgeous

Apple Event Summary, Huawei Mate XT, Dumb Phone Trend

The latest Apple event introduced the iPhone 16 with a focus on "Apple Intelligence" features that are not yet fully released. Meanwhile, Huawei launched the Mate XT, a $2,800 tri-fold smartphone that has reportedly garnered millions of pre-orders in China. In contrast to high-tech trends, a growing "boss flex" involves using dumb phones and fax machines to signal a desire for privacy and simplicity.

Unkool & The Gang
Episode 1601 2:24:40 - 2:29:13

1601: Unkool & The Gang

Apple Management, Folding Phones and Samsung Competition

Apple's lack of innovation in the folding phone market is contrasted with Samsung's success. The discussion suggests that under Steve Jobs, Apple would have led this category, but the company is now losing market share to Samsung and Huawei, particularly in China.