The rumored “iPad Fold” is still in the works at Apple, but may remain an unreleased experiment, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says in his latest “Power On” newsletter.
He says that such a device, if it does arrive, will be a 20-sized, 20-inch tablet. Gurman says that the device has been a priority of future CEO John Ternus while in his hardware chief role. However, once he replaces Tim Cook, the project could be postponed or sidelined.
A foldable iPad has been rumored for some time. Previous Bloomberg reports have claimed that Apple is working with Samsung Display to on an 18-inch display panel that has little to no chance of creases developing in the middle of the screen. Here’s what analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects to see as the hardware specs in an “iPhone Fold” should one ever arrive:
° Touch ID returns as a side button, as Face ID may be absent due to thickness and internal space constraints.
° The foldable iPhone will have a book-style design, featuring an approximately 7.8-inch crease-free inner display and an approximately 5.5-inch outer display.
° The rear camera features a dual-lens setup, with one front-facing camera available in both folded and unfolded states.
° It will measure 9–9.5mm thick when folded and 4.5–4.8mm when unfolded.
° The hinge will combine stainless steel and titanium alloy, while the casing opts for titanium alloy.
° It will use the same high-density battery cells as the ultra-thin iPhone 17.
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