Hacker News Board Hacker News, browsed like a classic message board
Live data from Hacker News

Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

apple.com

Post reply on HN
Print view View original

321–330 of 528 posts

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#321

Post by jonpurdy »

walterbell wrote: post #297
gcanyon wrote: post #269

If it were possible to do so, I would possibly buy this as my new "phone": - I almost never hold my phone to my ear - I don't need the dual-lens features of the new iPhones - Standby battery life seems up to the challenge - Apple doesn't offer the iPhone Mini anymore, which is what I'm carrying now. If I'm going bigger, why not actually go BIGger. Things holding me back: - Not actually sure about the battery life - A…

iPad Mini cellular is data-only. PSTN calls and SMS require a VOIP client or separate dumbphone. E2EE audio/video are available in several messaging apps, including FaceTime, making good use of the larger screen. TouchID is good for fast and reliable unlock.

I've been using data-only SIMs (and now eSIMS) since 2015. Bria voip client with voip.ms providing DIDs. Works wonderfully well and I can highly recommend going voip-only if you can.

The thing holding me back from going iPad Mini instead of iPhone was Apple Watch needs the iPhone (for some reason you can't use an iPad or Mac). Not an issue anymore. But now I rely on the amazing 16 Pro camera (with Halide shooting RAW) to mostly replace my mirrorless RX1, so yet another reason to stay iPhone.

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#322

Post by qnleigh »

ChuckMcM wrote: post #108

In many ways (no pun intended :-)) I would relate to having an iPad mini and a much much dumber phone which was just text/chat and voice. I have gotten there because I'm constantly in this weird tension between wanting a bigger screen on my phone because the app I'm using and wanting a smaller phone so that it is easier to pocket and carry around. A friend of mine did the folding screen phone thing and that has its a…

A pro of foldables is that you mostly use the outer screen, but the battery is big enough to handle the inner screen. So you get excellent battery life for daily use. If you only use the inner screen for reading in dark mode the battery life is also excellent.

Also at least for the Galaxy Fold, when folded the phone is narrow enough to use one-handed and hold securely.

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#323

Post by walterbell »

jay_kyburz wrote: post #166
ChuckMcM wrote: post #108

In many ways (no pun intended :-)) I would relate to having an iPad mini and a much much dumber phone which was just text/chat and voice. I have gotten there because I'm constantly in this weird tension between wanting a bigger screen on my phone because the app I'm using and wanting a smaller phone so that it is easier to pocket and carry around. A friend of mine did the folding screen phone thing and that has its a…

I find it incredible that I can't make calls on my iPad. I would just carry an iPad in my back pack if people could call me on it.

VOIP clients work on iPad.

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#324

Post by walterbell »

amelius wrote: post #160
zoeysmithe wrote: post #122

Earlier quoted context omitted.

For me its a very nice bedside ebook reader, reddit machine, and video device. Its a perfect size for all those things, perhaps a bit too small for video but good enough. It can fit into a large coat pocket or a medium sized purse too. I keep trying to get into my kindle but just can't for some reason. E-ink is nice but being able to get a nice glowing black background with white text is really nice and the page chan…

Way more distractions on an iPad, though.

Assistive Access can limit user interactions to a few apps.

https://support.apple.com/guide/assistive-access-iphone/set-...

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#325

Post by paul7986 »

Apple Intelligence more like Apple Idiotic as ...

- Today the summary it gave to an iMessage was "Going to sleep, talk to you tomorrow." The girl and I scheduled a video chat date and she said nothing of the sort rather, "Getting ready for tomorrow (along with some other stuff), talk to you soon."

- Siri is still stupid especially compared to ChatGPT on the same iPhone. I use ChatGPT.. speak to it to count my calories throughout the day at the various places i eat at (Chipolte, Cava, Panera, etc) which it knows calories for everything, calculates and keeps track so i add later add my dinner calorie count .. it even knows how many calories i had on Saturday (still recalls it and speaks it upon me asking). Siri via Apple Intelligence is still the old stupid Siri one pony trick which you still can only speak to it once vs. ChatGPT have a conversation with.

What was this Apple Intelligence supposed to do and how was it supposed to be better? I want a ChatGPT phone and by Microsoft sure their Windows Phone was nice!

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#326

Post by a9a »

mulderc wrote: post #159
ChuckMcM wrote: post #108

In many ways (no pun intended :-)) I would relate to having an iPad mini and a much much dumber phone which was just text/chat and voice. I have gotten there because I'm constantly in this weird tension between wanting a bigger screen on my phone because the app I'm using and wanting a smaller phone so that it is easier to pocket and carry around. A friend of mine did the folding screen phone thing and that has its a…

I am moving away from my phone to just using my Apple Watch/AirPods then pulling out the mini when I need something it can't cover.

I would love to do this.. if only there were Uber/Lyft options on the watch

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#328

Post by thrdbndndn »

ks2048 wrote: post #307
gcanyon wrote: post #269

If it were possible to do so, I would possibly buy this as my new "phone": - I almost never hold my phone to my ear - I don't need the dual-lens features of the new iPhones - Standby battery life seems up to the challenge - Apple doesn't offer the iPhone Mini anymore, which is what I'm carrying now. If I'm going bigger, why not actually go BIGger. Things holding me back: - Not actually sure about the battery life - A…

Last last point makes me wonder: why have phone numbers at all?

There are still lots of services requiring a phone number (at registering or using it for 2FA). No one likes it but that's the reality.

And no, virtual numbers like Google Voice are often (but not always) blocked.

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#329

Post by initplus »

gcanyon wrote: post #269

If it were possible to do so, I would possibly buy this as my new "phone": - I almost never hold my phone to my ear - I don't need the dual-lens features of the new iPhones - Standby battery life seems up to the challenge - Apple doesn't offer the iPhone Mini anymore, which is what I'm carrying now. If I'm going bigger, why not actually go BIGger. Things holding me back: - Not actually sure about the battery life - A…

You'll likely run into frustrating app availability issues. Releasing iPhone apps on iPad is not universally done. (looking at you WhatsApp)

Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

#330

Post by tomr75 »

dartharva wrote: post #310
xattt wrote: post #264

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Exercise tracking is a biggie for me. Integration with Fitness on Apple TV is extremely slick for HIIT and yoga. Also, the third-party Intervals Pro app has been my go-to running app. I started with Apple+Nike since 2010 and a Fitbit Charge in 2015, but nothing let me customize my workouts as much as the Intervals app.

Do you really need it though, or is it some sort of placebo effect in place? I can bet most professional athletes don't use such devices.

you'd bet wrong. A lot of them use chest strap/HR variability monitors to guide training/track illness + fitness
Post reply on HN