It sounds like a joke, but in the future, if you want to turn the volume up on your Apple TV 4K set, you could wave a hand, a baseball bat, or any object lying around you to get the job done.
An "iPhone Fold" may already be in Apple's rear-view mirror, as the company is diligently pursuing the idea of an iPhone screen that can be rolled up when not in use.
A future version of the iPhone or iPad could use a radical new design of case, one that includes an outer ring that not only protects the mobile device but also holds other components and can be used as a kickstand.