The rumored “iPad Fold” is still in the works at Apple, but may remain an unreleased experiment, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said in an April “Power On” newsletter. However, a new rumor says work is activity continuing on the foldable tablet.
An X post by Weibo-based leaker known as “Digital Chat Station” claims Apple is still developing a large foldable iPad despite technical hurdles. He/she said it will likely feature the same crease-free hinge design as Apple’s foldable iPhone (the “iPhone Fold” or “iPhone Ultra”) coming later this year or in early 2027. Gurman said that such a device, if it does arrive, will be a 20-sized, 20-inch tablet. He’s noted 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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