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Re: Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

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Post by steveBK123 »

hankman86 wrote: post #225
metadat wrote: post #182

Why is the bezel so thick? A 1-2cm bezel around the entire "mini" device seems a bit odd, given that the iPad Mini is a relatively tiny device and phones these days come with a 1-2mm bezel (10x less useless border). Is it a cost saving measure / sneaky margin increaser, or what might be the motivation? Edit: Touch interference is a good idea. Still, from the picture, it looks like the bezel could be half as thick and…

So that they can release a successor model with thinner bezels. In reality this may be to (1) to keep costs down and (2) to distance the iPad mini from the more premium iPhone Pro Max. All in all, this device leaves me wondering who this is for? iPads are mostly used for media consumption, no matter how Apple wants to position them. Not sure why this necessitates AI hardware, but perhaps people really start using iPa…

> who this is for?

I dunno, every Boomer guy I know with disposable income seems to have settled into Big iPad, iPad mini and iPhone as their compute stack.

I think for them it's like desk/table computer (Big iPad), sofa computer (iPad mini), out&about computer (iPhone).

I know guys like this who haven't even really owned a computer-computer (MacBook or otherwise) for 5+ years.

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Post by lannisterstark »

dayvid wrote: post #288
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…

Samsung has a Galaxy fold which I’m interested in buying as a second device. I’d imagine Apple has to have something similar as a prototype as it seems like a no brainer

Problem with current folds is that I want the screen to open/extend. I don't want to open YET ANOTHER LARGER screen. This makes most sense tbf. You want a phone to extend into a tablet, and actually have the first screen still be usable. It cuts down cost and waste of always having at least one screen always off.

Original Huawei mate x and the new trifold does what I'd like. But then again... Huawei so can't in US lol.

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Post by kyleee »

rconti wrote: post #224
vjulian wrote: post #113

I have an older (but not old) Mini, and I find it almost unusable, as screen elements don’t scale up. For example, Safari browser buttons are stupidly small. Is that still an issue with the Mini?

Yes. The mini feels like an abandoned product. In landscape mode, the keyboard takes more than half of the screen. UI elements are routinely covered up in various apps. For example, in Flighty, the flights "drawer" cannot be hidden in the way it can on the iPhone. This is probably fine in a larger iPad, but on the Mini, it covers more than half the screen, meaning it HIDES THE AIRPLANE ICON of the flight you're track…

I wish Steve was still alive to have a rampage through the org and humiliate and fire all those responsible for this type of BS

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Post by ein0p »

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 lot of people (myself included) want that, which is exactly why it’s not going to happen - Apple would much rather see you pay twice as much for an iPhone Pro Max

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Post by theshackleford »

thorncorona wrote: post #198
xattt wrote: post #189

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Apple keeps a lot of owners addicted to their phones by making Watch support exclusive to iPhone. I’d love to go dumbphone and a Watch synced to an iPad at home, but this is not an option.

What keeps them addicted to their watch? I've never found a compelling use case where I'd willingly buy another Apple watch.

I have cognitive issues from treatments following an incomplete spinal cord injury and autoimmune problems. Managing my care is complex, with multiple drugs, appointments, symptom tracking, and scans required by a large team of specialists. My short-term memory is poor, though my long-term memory remains sharp. The drugs and chronic pain make it even harder to stay focused and manage these responsibilities.

My watch is essential in helping me keep up. It’s on my wrist from the moment I wake till the moment I sleep, ensuring I miss nothing important. I’ve restricted notifications to medical needs and use it to log symptoms or adverse effects immediately, preventing forgetfulness which was a problem previously.

Outside of my unique use case, many people I know with a watch have stopped carrying a phone altogether. They find it freeing, as the watch gives them essential tools without the distraction of a larger device. Its limitations are a benefit, allowing them to focus on the moment and carry less.

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Post by walterbell »

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.

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Post by mulderc »

herpdyderp wrote: post #175
mulderc wrote: post #159

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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 wish I could do this but I have yet to find a good Apple Watch replacement for owning and syncing music (rather than streaming it)

I use streaming now but historically I had no issues syncing music and playlists to my watch.

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Post by dyauspitr »

browningstreet wrote: post #220
MichaelZuo wrote: post #201

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I’d be surprised if thumb rejection/palm rejection isn’t close to perfect by iPadOS 18.

I’m forever triggering the camera app, while locking the device, on my iPhone 15 pro max. Every day, regularly.

How is that possible? The camera icon is in the bottom left corner of the screen and you use the physical lock button on the side to lock the iPhone.

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Post by mulderc »

reaperducer wrote: post #176
herpdyderp wrote: post #175

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wish I could do this but I have yet to find a good Apple Watch replacement for owning and syncing music (rather than streaming it)

I wish I could do this but I have yet to find a good Apple Watch replacement for owning and syncing music (rather than streaming it) Is it not possible to sync MP3s to Apple Watches anymore? I have a really really old model, and I selected a few playlists on my iPhone, and when they change, the songs automatically sync to my Apple Watch.

That was myexperience also but haven’t done that in some time.
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