There is a huge amount to say about the latest iPhone Fold rumors, and a lesson for Apple in how the MacBook Neo could even be too successful, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
After months or even really years of rumors and expectations over the iPhone Fold, it really does look as if one is coming. There's still the issue of when, as conflicting reports are arguing over a range of dates, but they all agree it's coming.
Not all of them can agree on why, though. If only to save you unnecessarily buying the single most expensive iPhone ever conceived, we've got reasons why you should and shouldn't buy it. And we've got reasons why it will probably be worth waiting.
But in the meantime, Apple's MacBook Neo is such a gigantic hit that it could even become a problem. It looks as if demand has so enormously exceeded Apple's expectations that it's likely to have to pay out a lot to keep up with manufacturing the processor it needs.
While Apple does that, though, it is certain that there are people in Apple marketing who believe Christmas has come both early and many times over. Since the crew of Artemis II have been allowed to take iPhones into space, they've been taking shots that will surely end up used for Shot on iPhone billboards.
BONUS: Subscribe via Patreon or Apple Podcasts to hear AppleInsider+, the extended edition. This time, yes, sure, the first iPhone Fold is likely to be very expensive and rather under powered, but it is just the beginning. Here's where the folding iPhones could go next in our half prediction, half wishlist.
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Links from the show:
- iPhone Fold doesn't need to exist, but Apple will release it anyway
- iPhone Fold screens will be made exclusively by Samsung because Apple has no choice
- Leaker battle: September folding iPhone launch still on the cards
- Folding iPhone will be named iPhone Ultra, says another leaker
- First iPhone Fold dummy images show no MagSafe
- iPhone Fold delays appear possible as early testing hits snags
- iPhone Fold enters manufacturing test phase right on schedule
- How NASA approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the Artemis II space mission
- NASA shares Artemis II crew's iPhone shots from space
- From Apple II to iPhone 17 Pro, Apple's space story comes full circle
- Incredible MacBook Neo demand may finish off A18 Pro chip stock
- Elgato Stream Deck+ review: completely unnecessary but totally compelling
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