Apple to Launch Foldable iPhone in 2026, Followed by Foldable iPad in 2028
Alright, so here's the scoop: Apple's diving headfirst into the foldable game. I'm hearing whispers – and pretty credible ones at that – that we'll see a foldable iPhone hitting the market in 2026. It sounds like it'll be part of the iPhone 18 lineup.
But that's not all, folks. Following up on the heels of the foldable iPhone, Apple's reportedly planning a foldable iPad for 2028. Now, the timing on this larger-screened device has been a bit of a moving target, with rumors swirling about potential launches anywhere from 2026 to 2028. There was even some debate about whether it would be an iPad or a MacBook. However, it looks like it will be an iPad.
Speaking of the foldable iPad, imagine a screen that stretches to between 18 and 20 inches when unfolded. When it's closed, it'd be a lot more compact. I think that's pretty cool.
To make these things happen, both the foldable iPhone and iPad will feature ultra-thin cover glass. And it seems like Corning will be supplying the glass, while General Interface Solutions (GIS) will handle the cutting, treatments, inspection, and shipping. It's a team effort, people!
Now, let's talk numbers. If you ask me, the estimations on how many foldable iPhones will be sold are pretty optimistic. The prediction is that Apple will sell somewhere between 8 to 10 million foldable iPhones in 2026 and up to 25 million in 2027. I'm sure that the foldable iPad will be a success, but I don't think it will achieve the numbers of the iPhone.
Ultimately, only time will tell if these projections hold true. But I think it's clear that Apple's betting big on the future of foldable devices.
Source: Mac Rumors