Subj : Report claims Apple may launch a foldable iPad in 2024, but doubt
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Oct 19 2023 13:00:06

Report claims Apple may launch a foldable iPad in 2024, but doubts remain

Date:
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:44:36 +0000

Description:
Apple might launch a folding iPad next year, says a new report, which claims 
production could start soon.

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Take a look at a list of the best foldable phones and youll notice a glaring 
absence: Apple. But while a folding iPhone doesnt seem to be close to 
launching, the company could be about to bring out a foldable iPad instead. 

Thats according to news outlet DigiTimes , which cites supply chain sources 
who believe that Apple is working with suppliers to develop a foldable iPad, 
and small-scale production could begin as early as the end of 2024. 

Interestingly, DigiTimes goes on to claim that This suggests that Apple may 
be announcing this product in late 2024 or early 2025, with a folding iPhone 
following at a later date. 

In fact, DigiTimes states that Apple has been working on foldable devices for 
the past four years. That, combined with the possible 2024 launch date, 
implies Apple is far along the development process  and that we could soon 
see the fruits of its labors. Analysis: 2024 might be too early (Image 
credit: ConceptsiPhone) 

This is far from the first prediction weve seen that a foldable iPad could 
make its debut in 2024. Both noted Apple tipster Ming-Chi Kuo and analysis 
firm CCS Insight have backed up that belief, with Kuo stating in January 2023 
that he was positive about the foldable iPad in 2024, adding that this new 
model will boost shipments and improve the product mix. 

That said, not everyone is convinced. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman noted 
in response to Kuos post that he hadnt heard anything about a foldable iPad, 
with display industry expert Ross Young claiming the same . However, Young 
did state that he had heard about a 20.5-inch foldable notebook for 2025. 

When it comes to rumored Apple products, its often best to take a cautious 
approach. Unlike some of its rivals, Apple does not rush into market, instead 
preferring to take its time and develop something it believes is better than 
anything else available. 

Rumors about a foldable iPad have been fairly thin on the ground recently, 
and when two industry heavyweights like Gurman and Young  who have 
near-impeccable track records for Apple rumors  say 2024 is an unlikely date 
for a folding iPad, its worth listening. 

Still, thats not to say we should rule it out entirely. With all the whispers 
that Apple is working on folding devices  whether thats an iPad, an iPhone, 
or a laptop  it seems certain the company has something up its sleeve. Well 
just have to wait to find out what it is when its ready. You might also like 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/report-claims-apple-may-launch-a-foldab
le-ipad-in-2024-but-doubts-remain


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