Apple is secretly working on a giant foldable iPad
1 week ago

Apple is secretly working on a giant foldable iPad

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rumours of a foldable iPad or iPhone have been circulating for more than a decade, with the US tech giant filing a series of patents relating to the technology since 2011. Market analysts have previously predicted that Apple will launch a folding iPad before they launch a bendy iPhone, despite competitors like Samsung and Google releasing foldable smartphones. open image in gallery A concept design for a foldable iPhone, by Dutch designer Roy Gilsing A foldable iPhone is seen as a high risk product for Apple, as it risks “cannibalising” the market share held by the existing iPhone lineup, according to researcher Ben Wood from CCS Insight. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has previously warned that the world’s most valuable company could fall behind its rivals if it does not release a foldable device.

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Apple plans thinner, foldable iPhones to revive growth
1 week ago

Apple plans thinner, foldable iPhones to revive growth

Live Mint  

Apple is preparing a series of major design and format changes to its lineup of iPhones and potentially other products, a bid to revive growth after years of offering largely incremental upgrades. Starting next year, Apple plans to introduce an iPhone that will be thinner than the approximately 8-millimeter profile of current models, said people familiar with the company’s plans. …

Apple working on a MacBook Pro-like massive foldable iPad, plan to launch it by 2028
1 week ago

Apple working on a MacBook Pro-like massive foldable iPad, plan to launch it by 2028

Firstpost  

The foldable iPad is expected to feature a hinged OLED screen, which would enable users it to fold like a book. When opened, it could function as a giant notebook, with the lower half of the display doubling as a virtual keyboard and trackpad, while the upper half serves as the main screen With an estimated 18.8-inch screen size, the …

Apple Developing Foldable iPhone, iPad: Report
1 week ago

Apple Developing Foldable iPhone, iPad: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple is reportedly developing two foldable devices and it could be launched in 2026 or 2027. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Apple is working on two foldable devices. One is a 19-inch screen device and the other is a foldable iPhone with a screen larger than iPhone 16 Pro Max. The foldable iPhone will sport at …

Apple might be working on two foldable devices, first to debut in 2026
Trending News
1 week ago

Apple might be working on two foldable devices, first to debut in 2026

India Today  

The rumours about foldable iPhones have been circulating online for some time. Apple is rumoured to be developing a foldable iPad with a display nearly 20 inches in size when fully unfolded, roughly equivalent to placing two iPad Pros side by side. Industry reports suggest that Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will incorporate advanced technology, including a flexible OLED display designed …

Apple's foldable iPhone is coming soon: A closer look at the upcoming launch
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Apple's foldable iPhone is coming soon: A closer look at the upcoming launch

India TV News  

There’s currently a heated race among smartphone brands to introduce foldable and flip phones. Now, there are whispers that Apple might soon enter this market with its own Foldable iPhone. If Apple decides to launch its foldable phone, it’s expected to come with several exciting new features that could set it apart. In other news, according to BSNL’s official updates, …

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026

India Today  

Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, marking a significant milestone for the company as it enters the rapidly growing foldable smartphone market. Foldable smartphone display procurement was down 38 per cent Y/Y in Q3’24 and is expected to be down Y/Y in four of the next five quarters." According to multiple …

Foldable MacBook Hits Development Roadblock. Apple Cancels Revolutionary Big Screen Design
4 months ago

Foldable MacBook Hits Development Roadblock. Apple Cancels Revolutionary Big Screen Design

ABP News  

Apple was developing a foldable MacBook, aiming to revolutionise its laptop lineup. "Foldable MacBook survey update - mass production delayed significantly 1. Some market participants previously expected Apple to launch the foldable iPad in 2025, but the current supply chain survey indicates that the foldable iPad has no visibility. Foldable MacBook survey update - mass production delayed significantly 1. Due …

Not One But Two Foldables From Apple Could Launch In 2026: Time To Get Excited?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Not One But Two Foldables From Apple Could Launch In 2026: Time To Get Excited?

News 18  

Apple iPhone 16 launch is just a few weeks away now but we are already looking far into the future, a future where the company enters the foldable battle. Apple is tipped to launch the Flip iPhone model sometime in 2026 which means you could see the iPhone 18 launch event have a big foldable surprise that year. The details …

Apple To Launch Its Flip iPhone Foldable But It Won’t Be Next Year
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple To Launch Its Flip iPhone Foldable But It Won’t Be Next Year

News 18  

Apple is ready to enter the foldable arena in the next few years and reports say the company will start the battle with an iPhone flip model in the market. The news report claims Apple will launch the Flip iPhone model sometime in 2026 which means you could see the iPhone 18 launch event have a big foldable surprise that …

Apple to launch 7.9-inch foldable iPhone with ‘wrap-around’ design in 2026: All you need to know
6 months, 1 week ago

Apple to launch 7.9-inch foldable iPhone with ‘wrap-around’ design in 2026: All you need to know

India TV News  

Apple, a leading smart device brand headed by Tim Cook is planning to enter the foldable smartphone market and is anticipated to launch the new 7.9-inch foldable iPhone by 2026. As per the recent insights from analysts, this new device will feature a ‘wrap-around’ design, which will distinguish it from current foldable models on the market. Expected design and specifications …

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Launch Could Be Delayed To 2027: Here's The Reason Why
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Launch Could Be Delayed To 2027: Here's The Reason Why

News 18  

Apple’s big push in the foldable space could face a longer wait that you imagined. We're confident that our foldable phone will be worth the wait.” In recent years, numerous leaks have circulated alleging Apple’s intentions to enter the foldable phone market. The report has come as a disappointment for Apple lovers who were eagerly waiting for the tech giant’s …

Apple’s to launch iPhone with sleeker-design: All you need to know
7 months ago

Apple’s to launch iPhone with sleeker-design: All you need to know

India TV News  

Apple Inc. has been planning to create a thinner iPhone, which will cater the users who who prefer a more delicate, streamlined device. As reported by Engadget, some Insiders suggested that the proposed design for the upcoming Apple handset could represent an "iPhone X-level leap forward in design language for the company". Also, some rumours further suggest that the iPhone …

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Plans Face New Delays, Forced To Pause Development
10 months ago

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Plans Face New Delays, Forced To Pause Development

News 18  

Apple is one of the few big names that has yet to enter the foldable market but much is expected from the company especially with a foldable iPhone in the pipeline mentioned in reports. However, now it seems Apple might have to pause its plans to develop a foldable device, and reports say the company is now revising its timeline …

Apple Could Be Working On Foldable iPhones But It Might Not Launch For A While
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Could Be Working On Foldable iPhones But It Might Not Launch For A While

News 18  

Among the major players in the smartphone industry, Apple stands out as the sole smartphone maker yet to unveil a foldable device. Here, let’s dive into what information we have regarding Apple’s much-anticipated foldable device. Kuo, in 2022, talked about Apple’s debut of “foldable products,” speculating that it might take the form of either a “foldable iPad or a hybrid …

Apple's Could Be Working On A Foldable iPad Mini: Here's What We Know
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's Could Be Working On A Foldable iPad Mini: Here's What We Know

News 18  

It is often said that Apple tends to embrace a technology only after it matures over a few generations, typically following multiple rival products to launch in the industry. A similar pattern emerged with the adoption of high refresh rate screens on iPhones, and wow, indications suggest that Apple might be gearing up to embrace the foldable trend, contemplating the …

Apple is seriously considering foldable tablets, but will launch OLED iPads, MacBooks first
1 year ago

Apple is seriously considering foldable tablets, but will launch OLED iPads, MacBooks first

Firstpost  

Apple has been very selective with its adoption of OLED displays. This strategic shift towards OLED displays, already prevalent in premium smartphones like iPhones and many Android smartphones, signifies a significant win for major display players such as Samsung Display, LG Display, and China’s BOE Technology Holding. In addition to adopting OLED technology, Apple is reportedly also contemplating the introduction …

Apple’s Foldable iPad Finally Taking Shape With Help Of A Rival: What We Know
1 year ago

Apple’s Foldable iPad Finally Taking Shape With Help Of A Rival: What We Know

News 18  

Apple is probably one of the few big-name tech brands yet to try its luck in the foldable segment and it seems the company is slowly laying the groundwork to make that happen. Reports claim Apple will first have a foldable iPad before the iPhone, and the company is expecting help from one of its major rivals, Samsung. New reports …

Apple exploring foldable iPad release in the future: Know more
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple exploring foldable iPad release in the future: Know more

India TV News  

Apple is exploring the possibility of launching a foldable iPad, according to supply chain sources. According to Kuo, the foldable iPad would feature an all-new design, along with a lightweight and robust carbon fiber kickstand. It's expected that a foldable iPad would come with a higher price tag than the existing 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which starts at $1,099. While Apple …

Apple's latest patent teases rollable iPhone concept
1 year, 5 months ago

Apple's latest patent teases rollable iPhone concept

India TV News  

Apple's recent patent application suggests that the company could be working on a rollable or scrollable iPhone. The tech giant has filed a patent for a device with a rollable or scrollable display, indicating that its future products like iPhones, iPads, televisions, desktop displays and vehicle dashboards could feature this technology, reports Gizmochina. "The display could have a pixel array …

Where do foldable smartphones go from here?
1 year, 7 months ago

Where do foldable smartphones go from here?

Live Mint  

Foldable smartphones emerged as a breath of fresh air a few years ago. The foldable smartphones’ pitch Foldable smartphones come with several advantages, apart from the obvious larger screen estate or the compactable form factor. Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 continue to remain the primary considerations for anyone looking to pick up a foldable …

Apple's new patent reveals crack-resistant foldable display tech
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple's new patent reveals crack-resistant foldable display tech

India TV News  

Apple's latest patent has revealed a new foldable display that is designed to be crack-resistant. The display made by the new technology features multiple layers, including a flexible substrate, a thin-film transistor layer and a protective layer. Even though many experts think a folding iPhone is unlikely, there have been rumours about a possible foldable iPad, This would give the …

Global Shipment Of Foldable Phones In 2023 To Cross 22 Million Units, More Brands To Launch Devices
1 year, 11 months ago

Global Shipment Of Foldable Phones In 2023 To Cross 22 Million Units, More Brands To Launch Devices

News 18  

Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to grow 52 per cent in FY2023 to reach 22.7 million units, a report showed on Thursday. However, global foldable smartphone shipment growth is set to decline in Q4 2022 due to global inflation and the economic downturn. “The numbers are tiny when put in the context of the broader market, but looking at …

Is Apple working on a foldable iPhone?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Apple working on a foldable iPhone?

India TV News  

The internet is flooded with rumours that state that Apple has been working on a foldable device which is expected to be called as iPhone Flip, which will be the first-ever flip smartphone from the company. Ross Young, the display analyst who has a track record for being accurate about his tips, has suggested that Apple might come with a …

Apple will release a foldable iPad worth $2,300-2,500, by 2024, before they launch a foldable iPhone
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple will release a foldable iPad worth $2,300-2,500, by 2024, before they launch a foldable iPhone

Firstpost  

Apple doesn’t want to jeopardise the regular iPhones, in case there are issues with the foldable iPhones. Tech enthusiasts and fans of Apple have been waiting for the tech company to finally enter the foldable devices market and launch the foldable iPhone. While most people have believed that it would be the foldable iPhone, it now is making sense to …

Apple will venture into foldable market with the iPad in 2024: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple will venture into foldable market with the iPad in 2024: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The entry of Apple into the foldable market will not be through the iPhones but rather the company's tablet devices, as per CCS Insight's annual predictions report, shared GSM Arena. The logic behind CCS's report is that a folding iPhone would be risky for Apple as it may cannibalize the sales of the conventional iPhone. The report continues that …

Apple plans foldable iPad for 2024, researcher claims
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple plans foldable iPad for 2024, researcher claims

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple plans to launch a foldable iPad in 2024, according to analysts. The …

Will The Foldable iPhone Roll Or Swivel After Apple Purchased LG's Patents?
2 years, 3 months ago

Will The Foldable iPhone Roll Or Swivel After Apple Purchased LG's Patents?

India TV News  

LG's patents have been acquired by Apple and another unknown firm.The business previously claimed to have received a one- time payment for patent licensing, but it never stated to whom the license was sold. Apple's greatest revenue generator is the iPhone, but the corporation is falling behind in the folding smartphone trend, which is currently quite popular. Apple isn't currently …

Apple Foldable Device With 9-Inch Flexible Display Coming In 2025: Kuo
2 years, 8 months ago

Apple Foldable Device With 9-Inch Flexible Display Coming In 2025: Kuo

News 18  

Apple’s foldable device was heavily rumoured last year. While these rumours have died down, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that the company may launch a foldable device with a 9-inch screen some time in 2025. This is a year later than Kuo’s earlier prediction, when Kuo had hinted at a 2024 launch date for Apple’s foldable device. https://t.co/HGIDPFvdar— 郭明錤 …

Apple set to bring foldable device, but when?
2 years, 8 months ago

Apple set to bring foldable device, but when?

India TV News  

Apple is reportedly testing a 9-inch foldable device, according to one supply chain insider. Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities said that despite his earlier prediction that a foldable iPhone could come in 2024, it is now looking highly unlikely that we'll see it before 2025. "I think the priority order of sizes of Apple foldable product development is medium, …

Apple Said to be Working on Foldable iPad/MacBook Hybrid With 20-inch Screen
2 years, 9 months ago

Apple Said to be Working on Foldable iPad/MacBook Hybrid With 20-inch Screen

News 18  

Apple is reportedly working on a new “20-inch foldable" display that could be a hybrid of MacBook and iPad. Readers must note that the 20-inch foldable could be a prototype, and Apple may never launch the device for regular customers. In his latest PowerOn newsletter on Bloomberg, Gurman writes, “I’m told Apple has indeed been exploring a dual-screen, foldable MacBook/iPad …

Apple is reportedly working on a 20-inch all-screen foldable MacBook
2 years, 10 months ago

Apple is reportedly working on a 20-inch all-screen foldable MacBook

India Today  

It seems that Apple is not planning to launch a folding iPhone anytime soon, but it has started working on an all-screen foldable MacBook from the company. Apple is said to be working on foldable notebooks that might have around 20-inch displays, according to Display Supply Chain Consultant analyst Ross Young. While Apple is taking its own sweet time to …

Apple is working on ‘multiple’ folding phone prototypes, leaker says
2 years, 11 months ago

Apple is working on ‘multiple’ folding phone prototypes, leaker says

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple is reportedly testing several prototypes for a foldable version of the iPhone …

Here’s When a Foldable iPhone Is Likely To Come
3 years ago

Here’s When a Foldable iPhone Is Likely To Come

News 18  

Apple?s foldable iPhone has been reported on a few times this year. So far, we have seen several reports that hint towards Apple working on a foldable iPhone. Apple?s foldable smartphone is rumoured to come with an 8-inch flexible OLED display, and may have a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3-like folding design. The latest report comes from display analyst Ross …

The cultural obsession with foldable phones
3 years, 3 months ago

The cultural obsession with foldable phones

Live Mint  

Back in 2019, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the Galaxy Fold stared back at the adoring crowds, protected by thick panes of glass and security rope, almost like Han Solo trapped in carbonite. The promise of foldables goes beyond the displays, as the thicker form factor could afford phone manufacturers the extra space needed to pack in …

Foldable Apple iPhone: Renders Show What Clamshell-Like Flip iPhone May Look Like
3 years, 3 months ago

Foldable Apple iPhone: Renders Show What Clamshell-Like Flip iPhone May Look Like

News 18  

The hype around foldable smartphones has picked up quite a bit, with foldable smartphones being said as the next thing in the smartphone form factor. Now, a video from Concepts iPhone on YouTube has showcased a render of what a clamshell-like foldable iPhone may look like. The video show a “flip iPhone" that carries a form factor similar to the …

Apple will launch an 8-inch foldable iPhone in 2023, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple will launch an 8-inch foldable iPhone in 2023, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

Firstpost  

Kuo believed that the foldable iPhone will feature an 8-inch QHD+ flexible OLED display, and will be launched in 2023. The latest report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo seems to add more weight to this rumour, who believes that the company is in fact working on a foldable iPhone and will launch it in 2023. Kuo also claims that the foldable …

Foldable iPhone with 8-inch display in works
3 years, 9 months ago

Foldable iPhone with 8-inch display in works

India TV News  

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is planning to launch its foldable iPhone soon and now Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the company may launch a device with a 7.5-8-inch display in 2023. One previous rumour has also predicted a foldable iPhone with a 7.3-7.6-inch display and support for Apple Pencil. Apple has been researching foldable devices since 2016, but …

Foldable iPhone Not Coming Before 2023; Apple May Have Dropped Plans to Bring USB-C Port: Kuo
3 years, 9 months ago

Foldable iPhone Not Coming Before 2023; Apple May Have Dropped Plans to Bring USB-C Port: Kuo

News 18  

Reports about a foldable iPhone have been doing the rounds in our news feeds lately. In another research note, Kuo has said that the Cupertino-based giant has no plans to adopt USB type-C on future iPhones or integrate a touch ID sensor into the power button. While many reports have said that Apple has begun development on the foldable iPhone, …

Foldable Apple iPhone Rumoured to Come With Apple Pencil Support, May Launch in 2023
3 years, 10 months ago

Foldable Apple iPhone Rumoured to Come With Apple Pencil Support, May Launch in 2023

News 18  

Apple is speculated to be working on a foldable iPhone model. Now, it is being reported that Apple’s foldable iPhone may also have support for a stylus, presumably the Apple Pencil. The recent update comes from a Chinese research firm named EqualOcean that claimed that the foldable iPhone may have support for a stylus. The report also says that Apple …

Apple May Have Developed a Display for Foldable iPhones With an Almost Invisible Hinge
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple May Have Developed a Display for Foldable iPhones With an Almost Invisible Hinge

News 18  

Samsung, arguably the biggest player in the foldable smartphone space may soon face competition from arguably its most fierce competitor, Apple. The report says that Apple has even developed prototype foldable screens for internal testing, but hasn’t solidified plans to actually launch a foldable iPhone. The report also says that Apple has internally discussed multiple foldable screen sizes, including one …

Foldable iPhone, Extending Displays & Multiple Shapes: How Makers Are Rethinking Smartphone Form Factor
3 years, 11 months ago

Foldable iPhone, Extending Displays & Multiple Shapes: How Makers Are Rethinking Smartphone Form Factor

News 18  

Smartphones have carried the glass slab form factor since the beginning and now, with good reason, manufacturers are trying to rethink the smartphone form factor. What started with the simple foldable smartphone concept, is now much more varied with smartphone concepts like rollable display smartphones, wrap-around display smartphones, and more, apart from the foldable form factor itself. The Samsung Galaxy …

Apple is currently working on a foldable iPhone that is likely to launch in 2022-23: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple is currently working on a foldable iPhone that is likely to launch in 2022-23: Report

Firstpost  

Apple is working on a foldable phone and it is going to be similar to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G in terms of design, revealed a recent leak. Youtuber Jon Prosser said in a recent YouTube video of Front Page Tech channel that Apple was currently in the early stages of development and was testing …

Apple Testing Foldable iPhone With Clamshell Design That May Launch by 2023
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple Testing Foldable iPhone With Clamshell Design That May Launch by 2023

News 18  

Apple foldable iPhone is said to be in the works for some time that is expected to launch in 2022. As per a previous report, the foldable device from Apple would sit somewhere between an iPhone and iPad with a Galaxy Z Fold 2-like form factor. However, a new leak has suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant is testing a …

Apple to soon launch foldable iPhone as it sends folding phones for testing
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple to soon launch foldable iPhone as it sends folding phones for testing

India TV News  

Apple has reportedly started sending foldable iPhones to its assembly partner Foxconn for testing purposes with a possible release in September 2022. According to Economic Daily News, testing involves evaluating the use of OLED or Micro-LED display technology, "because the choice of either screen will affect the subsequent assembly methods". The first foldable iPhone is expected to offer at least …

Apple is currently working on foldable prototype, to be launched in September 2022: Report
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple is currently working on foldable prototype, to be launched in September 2022: Report

Firstpost  

Apple is surging ahead from its planning stage for the foldable phones as a report suggests that the Cupertino-based firm has sent several prototypes of its flip phones to its manufacturing supplier Foxconn for testing. A Chinese portal Economic Daily News cited supply chain sources to state that the development of foldable machines is going on an intensive rate. The …

Apple Asks Suppliers for Folding iPhone Samples to Test Hinge, 2022 Release Possible: Report
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple Asks Suppliers for Folding iPhone Samples to Test Hinge, 2022 Release Possible: Report

News 18  

Folding smartphones seem to be the next form factor, with many companies working on bringing a folding smartphone to the market to support their monotonous slab-like design language. A report now claims that Apple has asked its suppliers to make samples of folding smartphones, and that the devices could be launched as early as 2022. The report said that the …

Apple May Launch its First Foldable iPhone in 2022, Tipped to Replace iPad Mini
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple May Launch its First Foldable iPhone in 2022, Tipped to Replace iPad Mini

News 18  

Apple is reportedly working on its first foldable iPhone that is said to launch in 2022. The latest report adds that after the launch of the new foldable iPhone, the Cupertino-based tech giant may discontinue the production of the iPad mini. The report citing “reliable sources” also highlights that the first Apple foldable smartphone will cost $1,499 for the base …

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