190: Major iPad Mini Redesign Coming Soon/What’s Next for the iPad
Summary
The hosts discuss the upcoming iPad Mini redesign, highlighting expected upgrades like an OLED display, water resistance, and vibration-based speakers, while debating its potential price increase and market position. They analyze how these improvements may blur the lines between the Air and Pro models, suggesting the iPad lineup is reaching a feature plateau that could only be disrupted by future foldable technology. The episode also touches on minor Apple Watch updates and concludes with a lighthearted debate on which Apple device is least essential to keep.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: RK, Capital One, and Carvana
Intro and Q&A instructions for next week
iPad Mini redesign rumors and history
iPad Mini use cases and portability
iPad Mini pricing and water resistance
iPad Mini sales popularity vs Air and Pro
Sponsors: Shopify and Capital One
iPad Air OLED and the future of iPad Pro
Peak iPad innovation and battery life
Foldable iPads and lineup naming confusion
Sponsor: Capital One Chat Concierge
Foldable iPhone rumors and Apple Watch upgrades
Which Apple device would you retire first?
Would you rather: MacBook vs iPhone
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