Google could make these hardware requirements mandatory for foldables

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• Google will reportedly require specific hardware standards for foldable phones.
• This includes a minimum of 200,000 folds and unfolds for devices.
• Google could also mandate slightly longer software update pledges for foldables.

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2023 has been a major year for foldable phones, as Samsung finally has competition from other brands in the global space. These phones are expensive though, and the last thing you want is for your device to break or be abandoned by the manufacturer.

Now, Android expert Mishaal Rahman has revealed on his Patreon account (paywalled) that Google will soon require specific hardware quality standards for foldable phones.

via Android Authority https://ift.tt/nXZoAOI