Foldable iPad, in 2028?

Corroborating rumors that were already circulating in August, Taiwanese analyst Ming-Chi Kuo assures that Apple's first tablet with a foldable screen will be released much later than the iPhone equipped with the same technology, planned for 2026, Kuo reconfirms.

Foldable iPad/MacBook hybrid in 2028?££££ More precisely, the analyst is counting on a launch in 2028, whereas Apple's previous plans for the tablet mentioned a release before the foldable smartphone, then at the same time. For this iPhone, Kuo estimates that between 8 and 10 million units would be sold in 2026, and up to 25 million in 2027. He adds that the foldable iPad would sell less well because of a much higher price than the smartphone.

As a reminder, the latest rumors point to an iPad/MacBook hybrid with an 18.8" touchscreen and the macOS operating system. Kuo adds that the ultra-thin protective glass will be supplied by the American company Corning, which will work in collaboration with General Interface Solutions for cutting, corner processing, quality control, packaging, and distribution.