Mobile May 2, 2026 2 min read Google News: iPhone EN

Opinion: If Apple's folding iPhone drops this feature, I'm out - Yahoo Creators

Apple’s rumored folding iPhone risks alienating power users by omitting ProMotion—dynamic 120Hz refresh rates—on its OLED inner display, a dealbreaker for fluid scrolling and latency-sensitive workflows. Without it, the $1,500+ device would lag behind even mid-tier Android foldables, turning Apple’s first foray into flexible hardware into a gimmick rather than a generational leap. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.

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Apple’s rumored folding iPhone risks alienating power users by omitting ProMotion—dynamic 120Hz refresh rates—on its OLED inner display, a dealbreaker for fluid scrolling and latency-sensitive workflows. Without it, the $1,500+ device would lag behind even mid-tier Android foldables, turning Apple’s first foray into flexible hardware into a gimmick rather than a generational leap. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.

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