As per past rumors, Apple was supposed to be working on a foldable iPad to be launched in the year 2024. Previously, it was speculated that the Apple foldable iPad might replace the iPad Mini lineup. Recent reports, however, have indicated that Apple’s iPad updates will be delayed until the end of 2024, with the launch of a new iPad Mini 7 and a foldable iPad to fill the gap.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is known for his accurate predictions of Apple product releases using supply-chain data. However, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has shared his own insights, contradicting Kuo’s predictions slightly. According to Gurman, 2023 will be a “light year” for iPads, with no foldable iPad in sight. He believes that the long-awaited OLED iPad Pros will be introduced in 2024, along with upgrades for the base iPad and iPad mini.
Past reports have stated that the 20-inch foldable device will offer a screen size of 20.25 inches when unfolded. When folded, it will offer a 15.3-inch screen size. The report also stated that Apple will only release foldable devices after engineering OLED panels into its lineup. Since Apple hasn’t incorporated OLED displays into their iPads yet, it might take a fair amount of time before they unveil a folding iPad.
Gurman’s information is believed to come from his contacts within Apple and the supply chain, and while he often aligns with Kuo, this time, he disagrees. Despite years of speculation and hints, it is still unclear if Apple will ever release a folding device, as the market for such products is still limited. Furthermore, Apple is known to improve on its existing technology before launching a product in the market, so we can expect the same for its first folding device.
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