The Latest Foldable iPhone Rumors: What's Changed and What We Know Now

[zenmacx]

When the iPad mini was originally released it sold well due to its dimensions being similar to a dvd movie case. While technologies such as Face ID, ProMotion, etc have yet to be on iPad mini it’s appeal has shifted though still has a market on some industries.

I like the present mini minus the jelly-scroll hence it was difficult for me to forego it. If the jelly is fixed and maybe ProMotion incorporated I would get one again. Having OLED would be nice too but I don’t watch movies on small screens unless I am travelling or have no other option.

What I find interesting is the fact that at home I still frequently use and enjoy my iPad mini 7. It’s always been a favorite even though I have an iPad Pro.

Upon acquiring my Z Fold7, it’s main use case is carrying it daily to work in the field where portability and instant access are its strengths.

Content consumption of movies and the like is done at home on other devices with larger screen sizes. It’s nice to have choices.

 

[terrapinjess]

Has anyone considered this may be marketed as a foldable iPad?

 

[zenmacx]

A better question would be which OS will it have?
iOS or iPadOS?

Yes indeed, that’s the big question.

I truly enjoy the way Samsung has configured the OS on my Z Fold7, it’s highly useful all day long on the job.

Now fully sold on the unique folding design and how it works for my particular use case, I was interested in Apples version, but put off by it’s “wide” orientation and smaller screen.

But then again it’s not here yet so I will wait and see what actually arrives upon it’s launch.

 

[elessar7]

Someone posted this image in the original Twitter thread. That’s about the camera bump thickness I would expect.

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Their obsession with thickness adding compromises will kill this.

And 2 grand for a phablet? 🤣

 

[AbeLincoln1984]

Yes indeed, that’s the big question.

Thanks for helping

 

[eifelbube]

Both iPad and iPhone have that app now.
A better question would be which OS will it have?
iOS or iPadOS?

Yes indeed, that’s the big question.

Thanks for helping

This MR post might help …

 

[eifelbube]

Both iPad and iPhone have that app now.
A better question would be which OS will it have?
iOS or iPadOS?

Yes indeed, that’s the big question.​

Thanks for helping​

This MR post might help …

 

[Macbudinc]

only way this works is if the phone can be used as a regular sized Iphone in the folded position and then if wanted then switch to tablet mode, otherwise whats the point in my opinion. If i want tablet Ill buy one, same with a iphone and I know id be spending well under $1k for both. In this economy paying $2k for Novelty over Practically is insane, and as we all know never buy a 1st gen of a new production until mark 2 arrives with kinks worked out

 

[eifelbube]

Ultra name could be to suss out who's leaking. There are many names possible that describe the phone better:
iPhone Dual (as in dual screen)
iPhone Wide (as in wider screen)
iPhone Double (French pronounciation)
iPhone XF (as in transform)
...

iPhone YouNameIt

 

[O.N.Y.X]

only way this works is if the phone can be used as a regular sized Iphone in the folded position and then if wanted then switch to tablet mode, otherwise whats the point in my opinion. If i want tablet Ill buy one, same with a iphone and I know id be spending well under $1k for both. In this economy paying $2k for Novelty over Practically is insane, and as we all know never buy a 1st gen of a new production until mark 2 arrives with kinks worked out

I doubt this is going to work at all due to the points you mentioned. This thing will be the next major flop after Vision. People want either a phone or a tablet but not some overpriced jack of all trades that can’t master anything….

 

[Will Co]

If it could replace my iPad and iPhone with a single device, and if it would cover those combined use cases without too many compromises, and if that crease is any good, and if battery life is any good, then I might be interested. But I very much doubt it will tick all those boxes.

 

[1674117]

If the "halves" are as thin as rumored, a FaceID sensor likely would not fit, so I would expect TouchID.

It’s thicker than the screen on a Surface Laptop and those have always had FaceID.

 

[1674117]

If only the camera plateau solved the Face ID issue on iPhone Air.

The only issue is cheaping out. The Air is much thicker than other devices with FaceID sensors.

 

[GertjeD]

I doubt this is going to work at all due to the points you mentioned. This thing will be the next major flop after Vision. People want either a phone or a tablet but not some overpriced jack of all trades that can’t master anything….

I agree, for that price and for its size and weight, it should be without compromise both as an alternative to an iPad mini and an iPhone Pro Max.

That said, as my eyes are nearing their sixties, it seems a great device for the elderly 👴🏻😅

 

[eifelbube]

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We invite you to unfold the potential of the newest addition to the world’s best-selling line of smartphones:

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[ofarlig]

I agree, for that price and for its size and weight, it should be without compromise both as an alternative to an iPad mini and an iPhone Pro Max.

That said, as my eyes are nearing their sixties, it seems a great device for the elderly 👴🏻😅

Everything has compromises, the question is just which products compromises you care about.

And even if it was possible to make a product without any, at which price point you’d expect no compromises is highly subjective.

 

[Nibo10]

I’m not sure if anyone’s suggested this already, but what about iPhold?

You keep the “iPho” and just switch the last two letters from “ne” to “ld.” When you say it out loud, it sounds almost identical until the very end. Most of the word stays intact - visually and phonetically - with only a slight shift on the last syllable.

From a marketing perspective, the brand equity remains anchored in what’s already familiar, while the slight shift at the end signals something new.

Thoughts?

 

[CATiNTHESTORE]

This foldable iPhone basically will kill iPad Mini

 

[svish]

Think it will launch at a staring price of $1999. If it lacks a telephoto lens, it will be a huge disappointment.

 

[CATiNTHESTORE]

Can I ask you a question, forum? Does Mr. Gurman work on the Apple marketing team?

 

[Jonas Danielsson]

I just don’t get the hype around foldable phones.
In real life, my phone lives in my pocket. Same pocket that has dust, sand, lint, whatever. Now I’m supposed to trust a soft folding screen and a hinge to survive that for years? I don’t buy it.


I don’t change phones every year either. I keep mine for 3 or 4 years. That means opening and closing that screen thousands of times, plus sitting down with it in my pocket, maybe bending it the wrong way by accident. That’s just normal life.
And let’s be honest. No one handles their phone perfectly all the time. You drop it, you sit on it, sometimes you’re not exactly careful after a few drinks. That’s reality.
For me, a phone needs to handle real life, not perfect conditions. Right now foldables feel more like something you have to take care of, instead of something that takes care of you.
Maybe they’ll get there. But today, I wouldn’t trust one as my main phone.

 

[TracerAnalog]

If the "halves" are as thin as rumored, a FaceID sensor likely would not fit, so I would expect TouchID.

I would expect wireless charging.

I would hope so to, but not according to the rumors. We'll see ☺️

 

[1674117]

Now I’m supposed to trust a soft folding screen and a hinge to survive that for years? I don’t buy it.

People have been doing exactly that for years. Or are you saying you don’t think Apple’s quality is as good as the competition? I think it’ll be a good step forwards.

 

[numberfive]

It's the future of smartphones.

I remember when people said the "phablet" was gimmick. Oh look, the 6.1 inch screen is considered "small" now.

there is no reason to think that folding phones are the future

 

[locksmack]

If only the camera plateau solved the Face ID issue on iPhone Air.

That might allow faceID for the inner screen, but wouldn’t for the front screen.

I think Touch ID makes sense because they won’t put in 2 FaceID systems, yet would want an authentication option for either screen.