The 20.3 inch device should operate as a 12.9 iPad when closed. Then when opened as a 20 inch wireless portable iMac that you can place on a Magic dock. INSTANT BUY.
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Report: Apple's First Foldables Coming in 2025 and 2026
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Seems to be a direct response to the 10% and 17% YoY revenue decline in iPhone and iPad revenues from last quarter.
After Apple pushes out OLED to iPad Pro, what else is left in the innovation tank other than foldable?
For iPhone, foldables are inevitable. Without it, Apple will face continued revenue declines.
After Apple pushes out OLED to iPad Pro, what else is left in the innovation tank other than foldable?
For iPhone, foldables are inevitable. Without it, Apple will face continued revenue declines.
I’ll believe it when I see it in a keynote, and even then I won’t buy it.
I’m assuming this will be like almost all substantial rumors: a jump-the-gun prediction for article clicks that is simply pushed back year-after-year due to “delays” until it finally happens 🙄
We all know by now that “2025 and 2026” in Apple rumors language actually means “2028 and 2029”…
We all know by now that “2025 and 2026” in Apple rumors language actually means “2028 and 2029”…
This is not the way to go. I do not see a foldable iPhone or iPad being a success. I think it is the wrong path forward. I just cannot imagine a need for one.
I’d buy a foldable iPhone. An optional bigger screen would be great. It works well enough on Samsung phones, and Apple will perfect the technology or use a more premium option.
So long as it lasts the lifespan of a phone eg 3 years I’m sold.
Having an iphone I can open up and double the screen size horizontally would be great for YouTube, TV or working on long form emails or documents.
So long as it lasts the lifespan of a phone eg 3 years I’m sold.
Having an iphone I can open up and double the screen size horizontally would be great for YouTube, TV or working on long form emails or documents.
Happy for anyone who's energetic for this but I have no interest in a foldable phone. The current iPhone format is perfect, although it's subjective to say that. It would be more wise for Apple to focus on fixing all the bugs that are riddling their devices before they introduce a new product but hey, that's just my opinion.
Guess we will always see some talking about folding Apple devices, just expect Apple to make it first on something you least expect.
That folds. You know, like The Jetsons
“The company is expected to release a large-screen foldable iPad or MacBook to kick-off its foray into the product category…”
Hold on, is not MacBook already a foldable? How else could it possibly fold?
Hold on, is not MacBook already a foldable? How else could it possibly fold?
The Jetsons. We must both be of that certain age to understand the reference
Thanks for the quick stop on memory lane.
For now not interested in foldable Phones. Some friends of mine have one and while the first year everything is fine, it starts to crack fairly soon
I’m sure people will look at this with an open mind, see that even if it’s not for them, it’s cool tech, and know that Apple will not force them to purchase a foldable if it doesn’t work for them, but it may for others.
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Welp, guess not. According to the comments, Apple adding a foldable will cause the world to implode, steal their first born and cause the world to heat up to a temperature that cannot sustain life while also causing all water to dry up and fish to sprout legs and eat us all.
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Welp, guess not. According to the comments, Apple adding a foldable will cause the world to implode, steal their first born and cause the world to heat up to a temperature that cannot sustain life while also causing all water to dry up and fish to sprout legs and eat us all.
Here's a thought, how about a TB4 based folding Apple 4 1/2k or 5K display for mobile users or people that do presentations on the road frequently, something light and can fit inside a briefcase? 🧐
I think what they mean is that they'd replace the keyboard with some horrible display surface you're meant to type on as well. If so, I'm gonna be that old grandpa shaking my fists and using a laptop with actual moving keyboard keys.
I will believe it, when I see it. I can't imagine why Apple would want to create a foldable, except as a research project.
If Apple can get foldable right and with improved durability I am all for it. My opinion on foldable has changes since getting a Motorola Razr 2023. I think flip style foldable phones have a place. I am getting sick of ever growing candy bar slab phones. I have an iPhone 14 Pro and find that a bit too large for my tastes. I find the news of future pro and max phones getting even larger disconcerting. I was looking to buy a discontinued iPhone 13 mini as a second phone but the prices on them are still very high.
Found a new in box Motorola Razr 2023 flip for only $350 on eBay and put it on a Boost Mobile plan that is virtually free. Had it for 3 months and so far so good. I hope it will last a couple of years especially since it’s a backup phone that gets used lightly. For the price it’s a pretty cool phone and I am glad I purchased it over an iphone mini. It’s nice to see how the other half of the mobile world lives. I still prefer iOS for security and reliability but their is so much more flex-ability with Android OS and hardware.
Found a new in box Motorola Razr 2023 flip for only $350 on eBay and put it on a Boost Mobile plan that is virtually free. Had it for 3 months and so far so good. I hope it will last a couple of years especially since it’s a backup phone that gets used lightly. For the price it’s a pretty cool phone and I am glad I purchased it over an iphone mini. It’s nice to see how the other half of the mobile world lives. I still prefer iOS for security and reliability but their is so much more flex-ability with Android OS and hardware.