'iPhone Fold' Arrival Expected to Cement Book-Style Era for Foldables

[GioGiusi]

They’ll never make a folding phone etc..

.. meanwhile i bet you are wrong and Apple will release some kind of foldable device

The surprise here is not them making a foldable phone. The surprise is that they are doing while still accepting so many compromises.

 

[GioGiusi]

I wish they wouldn’t bother with this, it’s such a silly form. Of the people I’ve seen using these in public, most have them folded (cool, you’re holding two phones) and one was watching a movie, on a square, with a crease in the middle. Truly dumb!

Well, the concept is not dumb. Just the existing technology is. These products shouldn't be made yet. A foldable that does not compromise on features to achieve folding isn't possible yet, so in my opinion, they shouldn't exist.

 

[dumastudetto]

They should name it the iPager.

And manufacture them in Israel.

 

[CEmajr]

Some people are saying this will flop if priced at $2400 and they cite the vision pro high price as an example. But I disagree. The vision pro is a completely niche product with limited use cases. People will hand over $2400 for a foldable iPhone. I am certain of it. I am not one of those people, but I suspect many will.

Agreed. Also remember that the phone carriers will offer financing for these phones and consumers won't have to hand over $2400 all at once to get one. People have proven to be willing to by expensive items if the cost can be broken up into payments. With the Vision Pro, it's a more niche product with questionable usefulness and requires a very high upfront payment.

 

[D-a-a-n]

I'll wait for the Air Fold Max Pro

 

[crazyswedishguy]

And manufacture them in Israel.

That would guarantee explosive growth.

 

[codewrangler]

I still don't believe that Apple will make a foldable device...I just don't see the market. I've never seen a foldable, of any kind, in the wild. Which means the market is Niche. Apple likes to sell to the masses, unless it's deemed an experimental product, like Vision Pro (not a mass market appeal).

I could always be wrong, but I just don't see it happening....

 

[Digitalweddings]

I don’t want one, no matter the price and specs. Same goes for the goggles.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

But a flip-style phone is much more pocketable and not everyone requires high levels of productivity in a phone. So you’re really talking about your own needs and interests. But, yes, many people will stick with slab phones - especially if that form factor remains the least expensive.

I'm not talking about my own needs. I don't want a foldable.

 

[vjl323]

While I don't see this product for me, I am glad it is something Apple is going to make. I just hope they continue the iPad mini line, for those of us who want a dedicated iPadOS device that fits into the current mini form factor.

 

[tyranne201]

While I don't see this product for me, I am glad it is something Apple is going to make. I just hope they continue the iPad mini line, for those of us who want a dedicated iPadOS device that fits into the current mini form factor.

the foldable market never actually took off.

apple should bring something totally new to actually make it work.

and a good OS is key.

 

[uacd]

If Samsung failed to buy my attention after SEVEN generations, why Apple and their market analysts think they can make me buy same thing but with logo?

Maybe I am old-fashioned by today’s standards but I don’t think phone should become a foldable tablet or laptop. A phone should be pocketable, small like mini iPhones, so it can be taken anywhere. Most modern iPhones need literal SOCKS to be taken with you, pockets no longer work.

What can be so different from what Samsung already offers? It will have same crease, I doubt they can hide Face ID without sacrificing it, they even buy displays from Samsung for this device, so obviously they would rely on the literal same tech with plastic screen. No more glass feeling, moving parts, half of the previous dust and water resistance, just for a fashion statement?

I doubt this is the future and might be yet another failure, just like iPhone Air, maybe slightly more popular

 

[patseguin]

Preparing for "crease gate". "You're folding it wrong" lol

 

[GioGiusi]

The product is a non-starter without Face ID.

 

[ab2c4]

There are always a few people on this site that say they want a foldable phone. Are there really that many people out there that still use tablets/ipads at home? I thought they were pretty much dying out so I'm surprised that anybody would be interested in this.

 

[contacos]

There are always a few people on this site that say they want a foldable phone. Are there really that many people out there that still use tablets/ipads at home? I thought they were pretty much dying out so I'm surprised that anybody would be interested in this.

All my nephews and niece use iPads at home due to school. I don't even think they know the concept of an explorer on a computer or how to install "programs" 😭

 

[Boeingfan]

Lol ... It has 3 screens 🫣 no need to do any of that

Ah! That makes so much more sense then. Thank you, I didn't know that.

 

[Keymaster]

One thing I don't see mentioned much is that the size specs of this are close to a thick iPhone 13 Mini. When folded, it's a 5.5" screen, so much easier to use single handed, and it's not so much thicker than a phone, plus the weight should be reasonable if they use the iPhone Air tech. There's a decent chance that Mini owners might actually prefer it, and then occasionally use it unfolded when that makes sense.

I am hanging onto my 13 Mini until something comes along that doesn't cause me to overextend my hand to use it, or barely fit into my front pants pocket. Maybe this will be it, presuming I can actually afford one without adding a second mortgage.

 

[svish]

Have been waiting for foldable from Apple a long time. Looks like with rumors that suggest a lack of telephoto lens, smaller screen than initially expected, it might end up being a disappointment. Z Fold is a good device and hopefully Apple will be able to refine it and make it better with each version. Will be good to finally have a foldable device from Apple.

 

[The Game 161]

Can’t wait for this. While cameras won’t be as good everything else will be a better experience overall. Wider front display will be a joy to use

Inner display ideal for media from all accounts as well

Running Touch ID over Face ID is also fine. Far superior to use on a desk or flat anywhere.

 

[The Game 161]

I wish they wouldn’t bother with this, it’s such a silly form. Of the people I’ve seen using these in public, most have them folded (cool, you’re holding two phones) and one was watching a movie, on a square, with a crease in the middle. Truly dumb!

Wild take, so because you saw them using closed it’s pointless? So you’re saying you are with those people all day? No you aren’t. They will use it closed walking and open when at a table or at home. That’s the whole point of Foldables

 

[The Game 161]

So whilst it’s unfolded and someone rings, you’ll have an iPad mini style square of glass against the side of your head? Do you have to unfold it to talk on it? Will you have to unfold it every time to check the time or messages on the lock screen?

You can do same tasks no matter what you do open or closed

 

[The Game 161]

yes, just buy a iPad mini I guess. why the need to fold a phone.

Because you don’t need to buy and carry both

 

[Boeingfan]

You can do same tasks no matter what you do open or closed

Great, thank you for clarifying for me. I could surprise myself by completely flipping my thoughts on this.

 

[whatnot]

Apple's "iPhone Fold," which we are provisionally calling it, is said to have an outer display and opens like a book to reveal a larger iPad mini-style internal display.​

what is this hifalutin waffle, 'a phone that unfolds like mini iPad-style book, not to be confused with a phone-sized mini iPad when folded, will see mortgage applications skyrocket, says report based on hot air.'