Apple’s First Foldable Could Be an iPad With Small-Scale Production Said to Begin End of 2024: Report

Apple, which has long shunned foldable devices, may soon join the fold. Earlier reports had revealed a foldable iPad, rather than a foldable iPhone, but that was mostly speculation by prominent analysts. As it turns out, there’s now more evidence of this, with news suggesting that the foldable iPad will be in production next year and may even be available next year. Samsung may have had a decent lead in foldable devices over the past few years, but based on the latest data, Apple appears to be targeting an entirely different segment.

After years of dominance by Samsung, more and more smartphone manufacturers are gradually starting to show interest in the foldable smartphone category. Samsung is the only smartphone brand to announce and launch foldable product lines in India year after year. Until late last year and earlier this year, more manufacturers such as Motorola and Oppo entered the field, and OnePlus was the only brand to launch a full-size high-end foldable phone following the launch of Tecno’s Phantom V Fold earlier this year.according to a report digital ageApple is also gearing up its suppliers to launch its first foldable iPad.

According to reports, its supply chain sources said that small-scale production of the foldable iPad may begin by the end of 2024. While Apple clearly seems to want to be part of the foldable device race, it hasn’t submitted its design yet. The source also said that Apple will first try larger devices such as the iPad before applying similar technology to the iPhone.

According to the publication’s sources, Apple aims to achieve cost-effective production by using a simpler design. The source also said that Apple chose iPad instead of iPhone because iPadOS is similar to the iPhone’s iOS operating system. Another reason why Apple chose the iPad as its first foldable product is the risk, since the iPad still represents a smaller share of Apple’s revenue compared to a product as important as the iPhone.

Meanwhile, an earlier report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple’s foldable iPad will use a carbon fiber stand and will be available in 2024. The new update confirms the old news. As early as January, Ming-Chi Kuo mentioned that due to further decline in Apple tablet shipments this year (down 10-15%), Apple will turn to this foldable iPad.