Daily Tech News Show Where Have All The Ultra-Slim Phones Gone - DTNS 5132
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Oct 24, 2025 Apple and Samsung are pulling back on ultra-slim phone orders, raising questions about what consumers truly want. The hosts debate whether thin designs justify higher prices, given the trade-offs in battery life and repairability. Amidst regulatory pressure, Apple may disable App Tracking Transparency in Europe, stirring debate over its impact on competition. Meanwhile, Intel updates on its recovery amid chip shortages, and Mozilla pushes for more transparency in Firefox extensions' data practices. Keep an eye on these shifting trends!
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Slim Phones Lost Their Market Moment
- Both Apple and Samsung pursued ultra-slim phones but are now cutting or canceling those models due to weak demand and lineup confusion.
- Slimness didn't translate to perceived consumer value compared with trade-offs like smaller batteries and higher prices.
Hands-On With The Edge Phone
- Jason described his hands-on experience with the Edge as "neat" but not transformative for daily use.
- He emphasized battery anxiety and fewer trade-offs made the novelty less compelling.
Perceived Value Beats Engineering Feats
- Jason found the S25 Edge technically neat but not meaningfully smaller and not worth premiums given trade-offs.
- Consumers likely saw thinness as less valuable than battery life, camera count, or price.