Some people are worried Apple's folding iPhone design could present a brand new health risk - Creative Bloq
Physical therapists are raising concerns that the rumored weight of a new foldable iPhone could lead to repetitive strain injuries in users' thumbs. The design changes may alter how people grip and interact with their devices.
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As mobile devices become larger and more complex, ergonomic health risks are becoming a growing concern for consumer technology users.
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(Image credit: Talks Tech Newz via YouTube ) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Ah, the iPhone Ultra. Or iPhone Fold. Or iPhone Flip. Whatever it's going to be called, the folding iPhone is very much rumoured to be arriving this week, finally giving us a proper look at the most on-again-off-again tech product of the last five years. But while many are simply excited to learn more about the design and specs, others are begging: won't somebody think of the thumbs?
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