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Apple is considering a foldable iPhone with a wider screen on the outside that creates a wider aspect ratio for the larger screen on the inside.

TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsProduct DesignApr 20, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the potential design of Apple's foldable iPhone, inspired by Huawei's folding phone, and the user's mixed feelings about foldable devices. The user also expresses a preference for a foldable iPad with specific size requirements.

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Apple is considering a foldable iPhone with a wider screen on the outside that creates a wider aspect ratio for the larger screen on the inside.
Parent: Consumer ElectronicsEntity: Foldable DevicesImpact: neutralDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Apple's foldable iPhone design
The form factor of foldable devices may be perceived as unattractive or reminiscent of outdated designs.
Parent: Product DesignEntity: Foldable DevicesImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Consumer perception of foldable device designs
There is a desire for a foldable iPad that maintains the size of the current 11-inch iPad when unfolded but folds into a size closer to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and an iPad mini.
Parent: Consumer ElectronicsEntity: iPadImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Consumer demand for foldable iPad designs

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The latest Huawei folding phone kind of previews the iPhone Ultra — 9to5Mac "Apple is believed to be going for a wider screen on the outside of its foldable iPhone, which creates a wider aspect ratio for the larger screen on the inside." I wasn’t very keen to such devices until I saw and okayed with one recently. I’m not sure about this form factor, though. It reminds me of the fat iPod nano. What’s I’d like to ... https://blog.numericcitizen.me/2026/04/20/the-latest-huawei-folding-phone.html
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The latest Huawei folding phone kind of previews the iPhone Ultra — 9to5Mac "Apple is believed to be going for a wider screen on the outside of its foldable iPhone, which creates a wider aspect ratio for the larger screen on the inside." I wasn’t very keen to such devices until I saw and okayed with one recently. I’m not sure about this form factor, though. It reminds me of the fat iPod nano. What’s I’d like to see in the future is a foldable iPad where the full size would be equivalent to the current 11-inch iPad, but once folded would be closer to a mix of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and an iPad mini.
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