'iPhone Ultra' Will Solve Two Key Problems

[MacRumors]

Apple reportedly plans to unveil a foldable iPhone in September, and the device will supposedly solve two problems with foldable smartphones.

In case you missed it, a leaker on Chinese social media platform Weibo recently claimed that the foldable iPhone will be named "iPhone Ultra."

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the device will have improved screen quality and overall durability compared to competing foldables.

"Apple engineers believe they've solved problems with screen quality and overall durability, two long-running flaws with phones in this category," he said.

Specifically, he said the crease in the foldable iPhone's screen will be "less visible when it's unfolded" compared to some other foldables.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the foldable iPhone would have a virtually "crease-free" inner display, but Gurman later reported that Apple is using technology that "reduces the crease without eliminating it entirely."

The foldable iPhone is expected to open up like a book, providing users with a large 7.7-inch inner screen for watching videos, playing games, and multitasking with side-by-side apps. The device is also rumored to be equipped with a 5.3-inch outer display, two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.

Article Link: 'iPhone Ultra' Will Solve Two Key Problems

 

[rotvaldi]

How much? 3000? Knowing Apple they always add a zero more

 

[macfacts]

why does Tim believe a crease makes it unusable but a notch is fine?

 

[turbineseaplane]

Please also release a new iPad Mini!

I'm getting worried that Apple thinks this will be a replacement and it very much is not.

 

[seek3r]

why does Tim believe a crease makes it unusable but a notch is fine?

The sheer amount of hate for a notch on MR is crazy to me. I actuall preferred the notch to the cut out in my 16 pro, and I dont even notice the notch on my macbooks 🤷‍♂️

 

[Nicky G]

I thought this might explain the actual problems folding phones solve. I get “bigger screen” but that’s a feature, not a user story.

 

[siddavis]

The sheer amount of hate for a notch on MR is crazy to me. I actuall preferred the notch to the cut out in my 16 pro, and I dont even notice the notch on my macbooks 🤷‍♂️

The sheer amount of love for notches and cutouts is crazy to me. The compromise isn’t worth it to me when there is a fine alternative in Touch ID.

 

[trip1ex]

If I had to guess, the reception ends up lukewarm.

As much as the concept appeals, can’t help but feel it would be too fragile still. Then there’s the price tag. Probably in 2x iPhone price range minimum.

Next people will discover they don’t unfold it much in practice. And that it makes for a worse feeling iPhone when not unfolded. Chunkieir, heavier.

Which leads to realization they might as well carry a cheap iPad on trips or in their backpack if they want to watch videos on a bigger screen. And stick to a single screen phone.

 

[snipr125]

I had a feeling the previous reports that there would be no crease were unfounded. Apple cant bend the laws of physics, just because its Apple. I am still very Pro foldable though so makes no real difference to me.

 

[contacos]

Oppo Find N6 ist already here

 

[HouseLannister]

We solved the durability problem!
We’re having issues with test production!

Which is it?

 

[robertosh]

I don't think it's solving anything there. Point #1 says that crease will be reduced but visible, so it's not solved. Point #2, why the hell a squarish form factor is good for movies or gaming when 16/9 is the standard in both cases?

 

[BGrifter]

Kinda feels like they invented the worst iPhone that unfolds into the worst iPad for more than the price of an iPhone 17 Pro and an iPad Air combined.

Maybe it will work? I dunno.

 

[KnowsHowItWorks]

One thing i am sure of. It would be fun.

 

[jz0309]

the device will supposedly solve two problems with foldable smartphones.

and also lack faceID and a telephoto lens ...

 

[Johns12]

If I had to guess, the reception ends up lukewarm.

As much as the concept appeals, can’t help but feel it would be too fragile still. Then there’s the price tag. Probably in 2x iPhone price range minimum.

Next people will discover they don’t unfold it much in practice. And that it makes for a worse feeling iPhone when not unfolded. Chunkieir, heavier.

Which leads to realization they might as well carry a cheap iPad on trips or in their backpack if they want to watch videos on a bigger screen. And stick to a single screen phone.

I owned a Fold 4 for 2 years. Looked new when I traded it in for the Fold 6. I now have a Fold 7. I use both inside and outside screens when the situation warrants it. On short trips, i now only take my phone and leave my MacBook pro at home. I was nervous about doing it on my first trip, but it has worked out great. All we can do is guess how well the folding IPhone will do in the market. For most of us who own a folding phone, we want it to do well because it expands the competition in that market. Just one persons opinion.

 

[datsdatcharlie]

Can’t wait to see this go through the bend test

 

[kaboum]

I want the foldable but gen1 is sounding like there are too many compromises for me (telephoto, faceid, no MagSafe, etc). May be worth waiting an extra year for gen2...

 

[WarmWinterHat]

The sheer amount of hate for a notch on MR is crazy to me. I actuall preferred the notch to the cut out in my 16 pro, and I dont even notice the notch on my macbooks 🤷‍♂️

I prefer the notch to the pill, too. The pill leaves a stupid little strip of useless pixels above it.

Apple could have done the exact same thing (Dynamic Island) with the notch, but they chose not to.

 

[2128506]

Is it only me or manufacturers are missing the point with the flexible displays?

Just put two zero-bezel displays inside, behind proper glass. No crease, no reliability issues, tech is tested and existing.

 

[Deepriver93]

Samsung Galaxy already uses name Ultra?

 

[jlc1978]

why does Tim believe a crease makes it unusable but a notch is fine?

Tim can now have a phone with 3 notches...

Please also release a new iPad Mini!

I'm getting worried that Apple thinks this will be a replacement and it very much is not.

I suspect the Mini is on the way out, given the move to more larger iPads.

 

[I7guy]

How much? 3000? Knowing Apple they always add a zero more

What’s that line? “If you have to ask how much “?

 

[jsavvy]

Apple does end up improving other company’s ideas. I’m hoping they can do that here as well.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I suspect the Mini is on the way out, given the move to more larger iPads.

I don't know why. It's the only semi-pocketable tablet, and the closest Apple has to a Kindle reader.