I'm still shocked they do not sell an iPad that runs OS, but when docked runs MacOS. It wouldn't cannibalize sales because they could charge an insane premium.
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Foldable iPad Now in 'Intensive Development,' Could Be Announced as Soon as Next Year
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I'm still shocked they do not sell an iPad that runs OS, but when docked runs MacOS. It wouldn't cannibalize sales because they could charge an insane premium.
I see the point Of a foldable iPad far more than a foldable phone which I’d never want
Hard pass for me on any foldable devices.
If Apple ever does release a foldable device. I can just now envisage the next Samsung advert that they will make.
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Like what?
Yes, there’s certainly some iPhone apps without iPad versions but I think they run too on iPad.
It solves the problem of having to use two separate devices, one of which is not pocketable, by having both a mini tablet and a phone in one pocketable device. It's not rocket science. I've been using them for the past 2.5 years and trust me, they get the job done. If they didn't, I wouldn't buy them.
“Apple's product design team led the project but this role is now said to have shifted to the procurement department to bring down costs.”
The difference between Steve’s Apple and Tim’s Apple in a nutshell and why talented designers have been exiting stage right for years now.
The difference between Steve’s Apple and Tim’s Apple in a nutshell and why talented designers have been exiting stage right for years now.
And stage left, even. 😁
Because they might want this thing to be relatively affordable? Have you seen the prices of dual screen, foldable phones?
The price of a foldable phone really isn't that bad when you consider the cost of a regular slab phone plus the cost of a mini tablet with cellular and similar storage and you get the convenience of two devices in one.
Before I switched to a foldable, my last iPhone 12 Pro Max was $1199 for 256GB and my iPad Mini 5 with 256GB and cellular was $679. $1199 + $679 = $1878. So my first foldable was actually cheaper.
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Something about this (assuming it ever happens, mind you) feels like it might be Apple testing the waters, releasing a lesser product (iPad) to see how people react rather than doing it on a bigger product (iPhone).
Kinda like the 12” MacBook felt (or feels in hindsight) like a test of people’s acceptance of USB-C only.
Kinda like the 12” MacBook felt (or feels in hindsight) like a test of people’s acceptance of USB-C only.
But that's assuming the design they come up with also puts a display on the outside of the device as well...
...why?
No seriously, what benefit would I get from an iPad being foldable? I barely get a benefit from an iPad as is because of how awful iPadOS is, so why would I want to spend a lot more to get that in a foldable fashion?
Just further proof Apple doesn't know what to do with the iPad.
No seriously, what benefit would I get from an iPad being foldable? I barely get a benefit from an iPad as is because of how awful iPadOS is, so why would I want to spend a lot more to get that in a foldable fashion?
Just further proof Apple doesn't know what to do with the iPad.
How many foldables have you owned and which models were they? I know several people that own foldables and none of them have an issue with the crease, including me. Also, any tech reviewer that isn't an Apple shill says the same thing, the crease is not an issue. So I would love to hear about your personal foldable experience, and please spare me the "Well, I tried it for seven minutes at Best Buy" story.
An iPad.
An iPhone.
A Mac.
Are you getting it?!
An iPhone.
A Mac.
Are you getting it?!
This! A phone that turns into an iPad Mini (or slightly smaller) is something I'm interested in. I'm not sure an a foldable IPad.... but I didn't think I'd be into the actualy iPad itself, so...More interest in a phone that turns into an iPad
