128: Apple’s Big Foldable and Smart Home Plans

128: Apple’s Big Foldable and Smart Home Plans

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the rumored launch of Apple's first foldable in 2026 and the company's plans to move aggressively into the smart home market.

Earlier this week, display analyst Ross Young reported that Apple is expected to "enter the foldable market" in the second half of 2026. Apple's "dominant position in flagship smartphones" could potentially lead to significant growth for the foldable market in 2026, ultimately leading to a record year for foldables. There have long been rumors suggesting that Apple is developing a foldable iPhone, and several analysts believe that Apple will finally debut a foldable iPhone around September of 2026.

The first foldable ‌iPhone‌ could be between 7.9 and 8.3 inches in size, and it may have a "clamshell" design like Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip. A clamshell ‌iPhone‌ would fold in half vertically rather than horizontally, allowing for a full-size ‌iPhone‌ when unfolded, and a smaller, pocketable device when folded.

Meanwhile, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple's long-rumored HomePod with a display has been delayed again and is now expected to launch after WWDC 2025, likely in the third quarter of the year. The new smart speaker is expected to feature Apple's A18 processor and a 6-7 inch display, with support for Apple Intelligence, says the analyst. According to Kuo, the delay is primarily attributed to software development challenges, rather than hardware issues.

There have been a multitude of rumors about a ‌‌HomePod‌ with a display since 2021, and Apple actually seems to have several products in the works. Kuo's latest report harks back to previous predictions from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who suggested Apple was developing several HomePod variants with screens, including one with an iPad-like display and another featuring a screen mounted on a robotic arm. Gurman had indicated these devices were unlikely to launch before 2025.

The new ‌HomePod‌ will reportedly emphasize smart home functionality more than current models, suggesting a strategic repositioning of the product line. The idea that Apple is targeting the smart home market follows a recent report by Gurman about Apple developing an all-in-one home management hub with a square-shaped display, thick bezels, and a hemispherical base similar to the iMac G4.
We also discuss smart home ecosystems more broadly and the Sonos Ace over-ear headphones as rivals to the AirPods Max.

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24: AirPods Pro 2 – One of Apple’s Best Updates?

24: AirPods Pro 2 – One of Apple’s Best Updates?

After spending some time with the AirPods Pro 2, we share our experiences of all of the new features, including improved audio quality and ANC, Adaptive Transparency, the charging case’s speaker, and much more. We also touch on first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra and discuss how the device compares to the stainless steel Apple Watch Series 8. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Sep 20221h 2min

23: Let's Talk iPhone 14 ft. Sara Dietschy

23: Let's Talk iPhone 14 ft. Sara Dietschy

YouTuber and content creator Sara Dietschy joins us this week on The MacRumors Show podcast to talk through our experiences of all of the iPhone 14 lineup's improvements. Now that we've had some time to try the devices, we take a deep dive into all of the ‌new features improvements, including Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash Detection, Dynamic Island, the always-on display, an enhanced front-facing camera, 48-megapixel Main camera, and new color options. We also take a look at battery life, experiences setting up eSIM, and some initial bugs, and weigh up who should buy each of the new devices. See Sara's work on her YouTube channel and follow her on Twitter @saradietschy. Take a look at LAB22, her new range of accessories, on Moment's website. You can follow us on Twitter @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Sep 20221h 6min

22: Apple Event Reactions ft. Luke Miani

22: Apple Event Reactions ft. Luke Miani

Apple-focused YouTuber and podcaster Luke Miani joins us this week to discuss all of Apple's major announcements from its “Far out” event, including the Apple Watch Series 8, second-generation Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Ultra, second-generation AirPods Pro, iPhone 14 and ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus, and iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max. We also touch on our highlights from the event, the stainless steel Apple Watch, and the meaning of Apple's event invites. See Luke's work on his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter @lukemiani. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. This episode of the MacRumors Show podcast is sponsored by Banktivity. Visit https://www.banktivity.com/macrumors for more information! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Sep 20221h 29min

21: iPhone 14 Apple Event Expectations ft. Sam Kohl

21: iPhone 14 Apple Event Expectations ft. Sam Kohl

Content creator Sam Kohl, known as "iupdate" on YouTube, returns on The MacRumors Show podcast this week to talk through our final expectations for Apple's long-awaited "Far out" event. We discuss the iPhone 14 Pro's rumored pill-shaped cutout, always-on display mode, satellite connectivity, and 48-megapixel Wide camera with 8K video recording. We also explore some of the key rumors around the "iPhone 14 Plus," Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch "Pro," second-generation Apple Watch SE, and tenth-generation iPad, and touch on debates around Apple event invites, naming conventions, USB-C replacing the Lightning port, and more. See Sam's work on his YouTube channel "iupdate" and follow him on Twitter @iupdate. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. This episode of the MacRumors Show podcast is sponsored by Banktivity. Visit https://www.banktivity.com/macrumors for more information! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Sep 20221h 12min

20: iPad & Mac Productivity ft. Thomas Frank

20: iPad & Mac Productivity ft. Thomas Frank

Productivity guru Thomas Frank joins us this week to evaluate the state of the iPad Pro and Mac as productivity tools. Thomas is a YouTuber, podcaster, and content creator best known for his personal development video essays, Notion tutorials and templates, and Skillshare courses. We discuss the ‌iPad Pro‌'s hardware and form factor, the advancements and limitations of iPadOS 16, and accessories like the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. We explore the M2 MacBook Air, share some productivity tips, and weigh up the upsides and downsides of Apple's platforms for getting things done. We also touch on some of our favorite third-party apps like Things 3, Obsidian, Craft, and Notion. See more of Thomas's work on his YouTube channel or his website. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. This episode of the MacRumors Show podcast is sponsored by Banktivity. Visit https://www.banktivity.com/macrumors for more information! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Aug 20221h 8min

19: Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumors

19: Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumors

As Samsung unveils its latest Galaxy Z Flip devices, we take a look at Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone. We explore why Apple is taking so long to release the device, what size, hardware, and form factor it is expected to offer, Apple’s hinge design, Apple Pencil support, and more. We also touch on Apple’s growing regulatory problems, the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera system, and how iOS will need to be optimized for a foldable device. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. This episode of the MacRumors Show podcast is sponsored by Banktivity. Visit https://www.banktivity.com/macrumors for more information! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Aug 20221h 8min

18: Apple Watch ‘Pro’ Rumors ft. Kevin Nether (Kevin the Tech Ninja)

18: Apple Watch ‘Pro’ Rumors ft. Kevin Nether (Kevin the Tech Ninja)

Kevin Nether, also known as “Kevin the Tech Ninja,” joins us this week to discuss all of the latest rumors about the high-end Apple Watch model that is expected to arrive later this year. As an Apple Watch Series 7 user with enthusiasm about fitness and traditional watches, as well as the leading Apple Watch competitors, we explore what Kevin is looking for from the high-end Apple Watch later this year. We talk through the growing number of rumors about the device's design, larger display, unique features, name, and price point. See more of Kevin’s work on his YouTube channel or follow him on Twitter @TechNinjaSpeaks. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton. Be sure to visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Juli 20221h 12min

17: Spatial Audio Deep-Dive ft. Jonathan Morrison

17: Spatial Audio Deep-Dive ft. Jonathan Morrison

Tech YouTuber and music producer Jonathan Morrison joins us this week to discuss Spatial Audio in detail, including the new personalized Spatial Audio feature in iOS 16, thoughts on Spatialize Stereo, Spatial Audio support on devices like the Studio Display and MacBook Pro, where the technology is headed next, and more. We also take a look at future AirPods, including the AirPods Pro 2, and evaluate the state of Apple Music. See more of Jonathan’s Work on his YouTube channel or follow him on Twitter @tldtoday. You can follow us @danbarbera and @HartleyCharlton, and visit macrumors.com for all of the latest Apple news and rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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