Apple's Large-Screen Foldable iPad Could Arrive Earlier Than Anticipated
14 April 2025 · Uncategorized ·
According to a recent report, Apple's first large-screen foldable iPad may arrive sooner than previously expected. The current timeline suggests an 18.8-inch screen foldable iPad could debut alongside the folding iPhone by late next year—a potential shift from long-standing rumors toward actual product launches. Analysts now predict that production will begin in the second half of 2026, with a possible release shortly thereafter.
A recent investor report by Jeff Pu of GF Securities indicates Apple may launch its first Foldable iPad as early as late next year, with mass production scheduled for Q4 2026. The analyst also noted that both devices are currently in the new product introduction phase at Foxconn; however, final release dates remain subject to manufacturing progress.
Not all analysts share this optimistic outlook. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman anticipates a larger iPad Fold featuring a 20-inch screen and debuting as late as 2028. This discrepancy suggests that Pu may be referring to different products than those predicted by other analysts, such as Ross Young of DSCC, who forecasts Apple’s entry into the foldable market between 2026–27.
The device's classification—whether it will fall under iPads or Macs—remains uncertain; however, Jeff Pu suggests a hybrid design combining iPad and Mac features with an updated macOS incorporating touch capabilities. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo refers to this potential product as a MacBook, while Gurman holds a different view.
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A recent investor report by Jeff Pu of GF Securities indicates Apple may launch its first Foldable iPad as early as late next year, with mass production scheduled for Q4 2026. The analyst also noted that both devices are currently in the new product introduction phase at Foxconn; however, final release dates remain subject to manufacturing progress.
Not all analysts share this optimistic outlook. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman anticipates a larger iPad Fold featuring a 20-inch screen and debuting as late as 2028. This discrepancy suggests that Pu may be referring to different products than those predicted by other analysts, such as Ross Young of DSCC, who forecasts Apple’s entry into the foldable market between 2026–27.
The device's classification—whether it will fall under iPads or Macs—remains uncertain; however, Jeff Pu suggests a hybrid design combining iPad and Mac features with an updated macOS incorporating touch capabilities. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo refers to this potential product as a MacBook, while Gurman holds a different view.
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