There's a market for both. It just isn't me...Commenting that I want a foldable iPhone and Mac before anyone can say "no one wants a foldable iPhone or Mac."
Luckily, there is one.. they call it iphone 16 (plus)My 14 Pro has enough battery life for my liking and it’s a 3200 mah battery. Unless I’m gaming I’m never in a position that I’m wishing for more battery life and I have 4+ hours of screen on time a day. I would love a substantially lighter device however even if the screen footprint is slightly bigger and a thinner device with less equipment would definitely be lighter.
I did not see that coming. Hah.Aren’t the MacBooks already foldable?![]()
At first I thought a 19-inch MacBook seemed ridiculous. Who wants to carry that around?
Apple is planning a series of "major design" and "format changes" for iPhones over the next few years, according to The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Tilley and Yang Jie.
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The paywalled report published today corroborated the widely-rumored "iPhone 17 Air" with an "ultrathin" design that is thinner than current iPhone models. The report did not mention a specific measurement, but previous rumors have indicated the device could be anywhere from 5mm to 6.25mm thin, whereas the iPhone 16 lineup starts at 7.8mm. The thinnest-ever model was the iPhone 6 at 6.9mm, so the iPhone 17 Air would beat that record.
In line with previous rumors, the report said the iPhone 17 Air will be "giving up" some features available in the Pro models. For example, the report said the device will have a "simplified" camera system, but no other details were provided. Accordingly, the report said the device will be priced lower than the Pro lineup, which in the U.S. starts at $999.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Air in September 2025.
Apple is also planning two foldable devices for release later, according to the report. It said one of the devices will essentially be the largest-ever MacBook with a foldable 19-inch screen, while the other is a foldable iPhone that would unfold to have an inwards-facing display that is larger than the one on the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The report said Apple is aiming to release the foldable iPhone in 2026 or 2027, while the MacBook with a foldable screen would likely debut later. Both of the devices have been rumored to be in development several times in recent years.
Apple is said to have faced major challenges with developing a foldable iPhone, including with the device's hinge and the protective layer that covers the screen. Apple apparently once considered a foldable iPhone with an outward-facing display, but it has settled on a large inner display, according to the report.
Article Link: 'iPhone 17 Air' With 'Major' Design Changes and 19-Inch MacBook Detailed in New Report
I assume that they do make the flagships as thin and light as they can. Alternatively, do you think intentionally add bulk? But bigger batteries and more sophisticated camera systems require more space. There has to be a trade-off.Disappointed that the Air will have downgraded features. They should focus on making the flagship phones as thin and light as possible with new battery tech and more efficient processors.. I predict an expensive, gimped Air will sell below their expectations, just like the “Plus” models.
19 inch MacBook? but no 27 inch iMac?
No 19-inch MacBook for me. I got a 16 inch MBP M3 Pro. I want to get a new 27 inch M series iMac. But will Apple make that happen?19 inch MacBook? but no 27 inch iMac?
Well, it’s about time! Lol. All these brilliant people at Apple and this is the only functional design they can come up with? Jeez. Come on, Apple. Their whole marketing with the iPhone 16 series is AI and all its features aren’t available yet. Lol.
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My MacBook Pro already folds......not sure I would want that foldable macbook
Apparently that’s the best they can come up with. I guess we will never move forward with design innovation. That’s it everyone. We’re stuck with the stove tops for another century. Lol.If you look closely, the camera module gets slightly bigger every year... what more innovation do you want? 🤣
Who cares if the design is the same? You can only make a rectangle so many different ways.Well, it’s about time! Lol. All these brilliant people at Apple and this is the only functional design they can come up with? Jeez. Come on, Apple. Their whole marketing with the iPhone 16 series is AI and all its features aren’t available yet. Lol.
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I care. I’d never want someone like you apart of my team. No vision, whatsoever. We’d still be riding on horses and in carriages…because you know, it worked and it got people from point A to B.Who cares if the design is the same? You can only make a rectangle so many different ways.
Proves my point. You’re complacent.19" MacBook had me interested until I read "foldable". No thanks.