A new article from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has provided more details about the foldable devices Apple is developing, including iPhones and iPads.
The report suggests that Apple is preparing to enter the foldable device market, an area where many competitors have long been present. Although there have been many rumors about a foldable iPhone over the years, the product has yet to be released.
However, Mark Gurman believes that we are getting closer to that time, with Apple's first foldable device expected to appear as early as 2026. This shows that Apple is taking concrete steps to not be left behind in the foldable screen technology race.
Apple is developing a larger iPad that opens up to the size of two iPad Pros side by side, Gurman said, and the device is in development and expected to launch around 2028.
Apple's foldable prototypes have made significant progress in terms of hardware, especially in the display crease, which is almost invisible to the naked eye. Apple is known for its perfectionism, waiting for technology to mature before releasing a product.
According to sources obtained by Mark Gurman, Apple is aiming for a display size of nearly 20 inches when fully expanded. A previously leaked display roadmap from Apple also showed the actual screen size to be 18.8 inches.
The device has some similarities to Microsoft's Surface Neo concept. The main hardware difference is that Apple wants a seamless display, without any visible hinges on the front. This shows that Apple is focused on providing a seamless and uninterrupted experience for users.
Apple's first foldable device will likely run iPadOS or a slightly modified version of it. Apple is also planning to develop a foldable iPhone, but it's not expected to launch until 2026. That suggests Apple is prioritizing the foldable iPad first, followed by the foldable iPhone.
While the shape of the foldable iPad has been reported many times, the shape of the foldable iPhone remains a mystery. According to some sources, Apple may adopt a clamshell folding design, similar to Samsung's Z Flip series.
For now, we can only wait for more precise information. Once production begins, there may be some leaked prototypes that will give us a better look at the design of these devices.
