iPad Fold to be released sooner than expected

Apple may launch an 18.8-inch foldable iPad (temporarily called iPad Fold) later next year, earlier than previously expected.

GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu said that the iPad Fold will enter mass production in the second half of 2026, which means the product launch will take place later. The product will be introduced alongside the foldable iPhone.

An iPad Fold render

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This information shows that the rumors about the iPad Fold are gradually becoming a reality. According to Pu, both devices have entered the new product introduction (NPI) stage at Foxconn, showing that they are gradually being completed and the leaked information in the future will be more reliable.

iPad Fold launch late 2026 or early 2027?

While mass production of the iPad Fold is expected to begin in the final quarter of 2026, the launch date is subject to change. If the product is produced early, Apple could announce it late next year. However, it is also possible that the company could launch the new foldable devices as early as 2026, depending on the production schedule.

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Previously, Bloomberg expert Mark Gurman said that the iPad Fold will have a 20-inch screen and launch in 2028. Meanwhile, display analyst Ross Young said that Apple will enter the foldable screen market between 2026 and 2027. This seems to imply that there may be differences between the products that analysts are referring to.

Details about the device are still unclear, with some sources suggesting it could be an iPad or a Mac. Jeff Pu said the larger-screen iPad Fold will run the new macOS with touch controls. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo called the device a MacBook, while Mark Gurman said it would be an iPad. Apple's direction will depend on which operating system the device will run.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ipad-fold-se-ra-mat-som-hon-du-kien-185250411161334238.htm