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Now imagine if this new model had the same 9.7” display with a reduced bezel & size or a larger 10” display within the same size - that would be a more compelling product.

Update to my prior post:

I installed the new app version. it works .. kinda. Apple’s TV app now lists movies & shows available to play in DTV Now - this is super convenient and now I have a much more compelling eason to use Apple’s app and the Siri/microphone function. However ... as a test I went to DTV Now app and found the Antman movie playing in the SyFy HD channel. I closed the app and searched for Antman in Apple’s app and it did not list DTV Now as an option for playback ... hmmm. I hope this is a version 1 glitch and will be fixed, since now I don’t trust that I am presented with all my options for viewing on services I’ve already paid for (DTV Now) vs. renting for a fee through iTunes, etc.

Most normal people will not be caught dead wearing big, heavy goofy-looking headsets.The future is AR enhanced smart contact lenses.

Apple has been testing foldable phone prototypes for years - patents are proof of that. The challenge: it needs to be durable, and usable - it needs to last without problems and the OS and apps need to be modified to scale smoothly as it transitions from close to open for an excellent user experience. Apple will either build or buy the screen components - as far as we know Apple has no means of fabricating their own display inhouse, so Samsung is possibly the only supplier currently that can meet Apple’s spec & quality requirements. I think Samsung’s announcement of their ‘public prototype’ is to make it clear they are ahead in display technologies (no surprise to those that read about tech, but news to the average person). Whether this new model is polished enough to be viable in the market remains to be seen. But Samsung will learn from it. It will have problems. I don’t think Apple is willing to risk putting something on the market this early that is both unproven physically and from a customer interest perspective. Two generations from now (2 years), after the early adopters help provide valuable feedback, we will start to see more polished products that people want to buy - that is when Apple will introduce a product, likely better than the competition.

I guess that will save about $30million/yr in salaries. Hire some more people to the Siri team to finally catch up with Amazon/Google.