We’ve been seeing different types of folding devices for quite some time. in the market and talk about how Apple could adopt this technology. Besides several patents, we have heard many rumors about it, but their sources do not offer us enough guarantees to be clear about Apple’s plans.
It’s true that in terms of rumors, in general, the cumulative effect is something to consider, and if you add to that the fact that someone of Ming-Chi Kuo’s stature takes a stand in this regard, all the best. It is what just happened about folding iPads.
No new iPads for a year, but ready for changes
in a thread just posted by Ming-Chi Kuo on Twitter, the analyst tells us about a new foldable iPad. According to the sources you have consulted, it is very likely that we won’t see a new iPad in the next 9-12 monthssince the iPad mini, the first to be renewed, will not go into production until the first quarter of 2024.
Because of this, according to Kuo, the sale of the iPad range in 2023 could drop between 10 and 15%, although it will be seen quickly. further boosted with the arrival of a foldable iPad in 2024. According to the analyst, his arrival, which to our knowledge would not displace any existing model from the catalog, would trigger sales.
According to Kuo, this new foldable iPad It would come with a carbon fiber dock base. A material that would make the item unique with high durability and also lightweight. Hardware that we have rarely seen from Apple and that could provide features to take into account.
In fact, there have been several rumors that we’ve heard about variations of the iPad in recent months. From iPad hybrids with a HomePod or Apple TV for the home, to larger screen sizes, obviously including foldables. Although it is early to be absolutely certain, what seems clear is that Apple is working on the iPad division in several ways.
For now we’ll have to wait a little longer, but after the great presentation of Apple Reality, probably this spring, next year could bring us some remarkable gadgets. Along with this foldable iPad that Kuo tells us about, we will wait for more news.
