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Foldable iPhone may increase audience obstruction at live shows
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Engineers should note that a foldable iPhone could worsen view obstruction at events, affecting user experience design for live-streaming apps.
A larger, foldable display could lead to more frequent blocking of sightlines at gatherings, prompting designers to rethink how apps handle video capture and playback. Because the story comes from a single source, engineers should treat the claim as a speculative scenario rather than a confirmed product plan.
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