Apple To Reportedly Launch An Unnamed Foldable Device As Early As 2026 To Replace The iPad mini

[FPK1]

I guess we'll have to wait and see if this is going to work well in the cockpit....

Apple To Reportedly Launch An Unnamed Foldable Device As Early As 2026 To Replace The iPad mini

A new report alleges that Apple has plans to unveil a foldable device in 2026 or 2027 that will replace the iPad mini

wccftech.com

 

[Lowflynjack]

I have a co-worker who has the Samsung Galaxy phone that folds. It looks terrible to me. It looks weird where the fold is, and when folded, the phone is really fat. Even on their ad, you can see how it looks... yuck!

 

[Larry in TN]

Apple To Reportedly Launch An Unnamed Foldable Device As Early As 2026 To Replace The iPad mini

Is that the long-rumored Apple Car?

 

[DaleB]

Conceptual drawing leaked of the new folding Apple Mini Pad:

 

[Initial Fix]

Conceptual drawing leaked of the new folding Apple Mini Pad:

I see what you did

Still looking forward to a new mini design.

 

[MauleSkinner]

Conceptual drawing leaked of the new folding Apple Mini Pad:
View attachment 124997

Keeping it aviation with the wings, I see.

 

[farangutan]

I really like my folding android phones. The Galaxy form factor is the worst when folded up. I have the Oneplus Open and I really like it. I can plan flights any time, anywhere without carrying a separate device. I can browse the services and one tap call FBOs, awos ph#, rental cars, etc. right from the EFB. I can check the EFB in folded mode for something quick in flight or expand into an ipad mini 5 sized screen when required. The major downside is android OS and I'm more familiar with my iOS-based EFB....

 

[Sam D]

Hold on -- all the convenience of an EFB plus the nostalgia of foldable sectionals? Sign me up!

 

[midwestpa24]

Will it be the iFold, or maybe the iHinge? Could be the iBend?

 

[SixPapaCharlie]

This will be like 3D TVs. A fad.
My niece has the foldable phone and it is just awful.

There is a permanent crease in her screen.

 

[MauleSkinner]

Will it be the iFold, or maybe the iHinge? Could be the iBend?

iPad Crease?

 

[Lowflynjack]

This will be like 3D TVs. A fad.
My niece has the foldable phone and it is just awful.

There is a permanent crease in her screen.

iFad

 

[schmookeeg]

Will it be the iFold, or maybe the iHinge? Could be the iBend?

Whatever they call it, it will be uncomfortably close to or over a grand.

 

[Salty]

Whatever they call it, it will be uncomfortably close to or over a grand.

O chance it’s less than a grand.

 

[Sierra1]

Hold on -- all the convenience of an EFB plus the nostalgia of foldable sectionals? Sign me up!

But when you unfold the new iPad will it be in the wrong spot and a pain the recenter. That’s the question

 

[NJP_MAN]

I have a co-worker who has the Samsung Galaxy phone that folds. It looks terrible to me. It looks weird where the fold is, and when folded, the phone is really fat. Even on their ad, you can see how it looks... yuck!

I've had 3 different Samsung devices that fold. Including both 1st generations of the flip and the fold. I couldn't see the crease on any of them as the user. From the side the crease is very apparent but straight on its invisible. It is a superior form factor that's why Apple will eventually release a folding device.

 

[Shepherd]

Meh. Not caring much.

 

[farangutan]

No way it's less than $2k LOL The best android foldables are already near $2k.

 

[sonopoa]

The foldable Samsung galaxy is about 3 times the price of the non-foldable equivalent Samsung.

I am sure foldable Apple will have a markup, but if it aint broke dont fix it.

 

[FPK1]

Report: Apple actively developing foldable clamshell iPhone prototypes, folding 8-inch iPad

Report: Apple actively developing foldable clamshell iPhone prototypes, folding 8-inch iPad - 9to5Mac

Apple is persevering with foldable iPhone designs, according to a new report by The Information. The publication says Apple has...

9to5mac.com

 

[farangutan]

They will have to release a new apple pencil specifically for soft screens.