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Apple customers who would like a foldable iPhone.
That's the exact combo I have and it's perfection for me.
It should/could have iOS on the small screen and iPadOS on the bigger screen.
NEARLY invisible crease, Touch ID, and obviously more expensive, no thanks.
Not sure is that would work. An MacOS would likely bring the iPhone’s processor to its knees, making for a less than optimal solution. Since you’d need a dock and monitor, traveling would not be ideal either. The iPad would be a much more likely candidate, but if it the total revenue is less due to canabalization of Mac sales and not made up by much higher iPad sales, it would be a bad idea from a revenue standpoint.
The Internet: I want my iPhone to run MacOS.
Also the Internet: Why does my phone keep throttling?
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Also the Internet: Why does my phone keep throttling?
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They didn’t say “no crease”, they said “nearly invisible crease”.
Even worse - my mistake
Also the Internet (me): Why can't I have a phone of some flavor that is under 6"?
Same folks who wanted the vision pro.
It will use iPadOS on inner display. Hense why iPadOs is getting better multitasking
I'm just unconvinced this will be anything close to a replacement for our 13 Minis
Sounds thick, heavy, expensive, perhaps more fragile ... just "too much" of everything
I really wish we had Apple product leadership that could understand the benefits of a wide range of sizes/shapes/usage preferences and have devices to match.
The true "diversity" in the iPhone lineup is just about non existent.
"Apple looks to stand out from the competition"
Yeah they sure do stand out with Apple Car, MicroLED, Enhanced Siri, AirPower.
Amazing stuff! 🤡
Yeah they sure do stand out with Apple Car, MicroLED, Enhanced Siri, AirPower.
Amazing stuff! 🤡
At that aspect ratio 5.5” is wider closed than even the 6.9” Pro Max screen though:
You’ll have to use it two-handed even when closed. It will also be similarly heavy as a Pro Max.
Meanwhile... It's still 2025. I'll decide if I'll get a foldable iPhone once they come out in the rumored future. I'm guessing 2028 as these rumors seem to endlessly slide.
Apple TV and HomePad on the other hand... Bring them on in 2025.
Apple TV and HomePad on the other hand... Bring them on in 2025.
This possible foldable will NOT be on my "got to have" list for several years until it appears to be more than a one time device like the expensive googles. I am very pleased with my iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB and hope this form factor continues with the usual annual CPU and internal memory upgrades. And the center crease (if it is all one screen) could be a "useful life" time limit (open and close cycle count). No such restriction exists on all the prior and current iPhone displays.
Since a foldable will have two screens, the weight and thickness of the device may require a special carry case and would said case go on a belt or need a shoulder strap? Most pockets would not be adequate except on cargo style pants. Holding it up to the ear for a long call could be a challenge for older folks. Obviously, if the device is opened, then the speaker will create sound others can hear so no privacy in the communication.
I have both an iPad mini v7 and an M4 iPad Pro 11", both with maximum memory. I can privately converse on my iPhone and manipulate either iPad during a phone call discussing what I see on the screen of the iPad.
With the foldable iPhone or whatever it will be called is open, battery power is now running twice the screen area, This could imply twice (or more) capacity would be needed for the battery which adds weight.
I remember the "brick" portable phones of the 60s. That "name" reflected both the size and the weight of the device.
Since a foldable will have two screens, the weight and thickness of the device may require a special carry case and would said case go on a belt or need a shoulder strap? Most pockets would not be adequate except on cargo style pants. Holding it up to the ear for a long call could be a challenge for older folks. Obviously, if the device is opened, then the speaker will create sound others can hear so no privacy in the communication.
I have both an iPad mini v7 and an M4 iPad Pro 11", both with maximum memory. I can privately converse on my iPhone and manipulate either iPad during a phone call discussing what I see on the screen of the iPad.
With the foldable iPhone or whatever it will be called is open, battery power is now running twice the screen area, This could imply twice (or more) capacity would be needed for the battery which adds weight.
I remember the "brick" portable phones of the 60s. That "name" reflected both the size and the weight of the device.
That seems unlikely, because it would mean that you couldn’t switch apps between inner and outer display. It would also mean two copies of an OS, double the RAM usage, and so on.
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Solving a problem that doesn't exist, what's the point of this?
The fact you have to ask shows it’s not for you. It’s obvious what problem this solves.
So it replaces a standard iphone and an ipad mini.. Samsung and other makes have tried to make these a thing since 2019, they all have massive compromises, durability issues, and cost substantially more
I don't even actually want those two things combined into one.
It's very often handy to have them both on hand, specializing in their respective roles and best use cases.
The thing I would want, they of course aren't making ... an iPhone Flip
I want something that is normal iPhone size when unfolded and then way smaller in hand/pocket when folded up.