Why Does The Folding Phone Trend Continue To Increase?

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YOGYAKARTA The popularity of folding phones seems to be rising again. Even though it was dim, people are now starting to take an interest in the flip phone pole. Then, why is the trend of folding phones continuing to increase at this time?

In the midst of the onslaught of the iPhone and Android, flip phones seem to be experiencing an increase in popularity. In fact, the popularity of flip phones has attracted the attention of a number of smartphone companies.

Based on research conducted by Counterpoint Research Consumer Study 2023, as many as 28 percent of smartphone users are considering having a folding smartphone to use as a daily phone.

In the same study, it was also noted that there were more foldable smartphone flip enthusiasts compared to foldable phones, which was 49 percent compared to 35 percent. It is estimated that in 2023 the shipment of foldable smartphones will reach 26 million units.

A survey conducted by Google entitled Google consumer survey 2023 involving 1,514 respondents aged 18 55 years in various provinces of the country shows that 62% of people plan to buy folding phones when they buy new phones.

"The Indonesian people have a high interest in exploring new technological innovations, but they also prioritize productivity and convenience," said Google Indonesia's Tech Industry Lead Stephanie Elizabeth at the Press briefing Think Smartphone 2023 at the Google Indonesia Office in Jakarta, Thursday, October 19.

Apart from the research, there are several reasons that trigger the increase in the popularity of these types of cellphones, including the advantage of folding phones.

One of the most plausible reasons that triggers the increase in the popularity of foldable phones is because many influencers or social media celebrities promote the use of flip phones. In fact, many TikTok users promote flip phones with the lure of reducing social media usage or to avoid toxic comments on social media.

Please note, the trend of reducing social media is not new. However, the trend of using flip phones to support netizens' steps to reduce social media is an interesting thing to do.

Currently, many mobile phone companies produce smartphones with big screens. This condition is considered to cause discomfort when taken away. Users cannot easily put their cellphones in their pockets.

The flip phone is a little thicker than the smartphone, but the flip phone is much easier to carry and put in a pants bag.

Digital detoxes are usually done by people who in a day their eyes cannot be separated from the monitor screen, both computers, TV, and cell phones. Detox is done by reducing the intensity of monitoring in a day.

The use of flip phones is very supportive of digital detoxes because users can still connect with other people, without having to linger staring at smartphones in their relaxing time.

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