Foldable iPad from Apple is coming in 2026!
Foldable devices have gained great popularity in recent years, and Apple does not want to fall behind this trend. Apple, known to have been working on a foldable device for a long time, is expected to launch its first foldable product in 2026.
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Technology giant Apple has been working on a foldable device for a long time. Recent reports reveal the company's progress in this field.
Foldable models continue to rise rapidly in the world of smartphones and tablets. However, industry leader Apple has not yet introduced a product in this area. Important sources state that the company has begun setting a date for its first foldable product.
Reports shared by The Elec include details about Apple's highly anticipated foldable device. According to the report, the first Apple foldable device will be released in 2026 and will replace the iPad mini model.
Although Apple users are generally expecting a foldable iPhone, it is stated that the company may first release a foldable iPad. Considering that the iPhone Fold model may not be ready for another 2-3 years, it is predicted that Apple may enter this field with an iPad first, followed by an iPhone.
Apple is known for filing patent applications in many areas every year. It is known that early last year, it received a patent representing a foldable screen or the panel of this screen. Additionally, a patent obtained in 2016 also addresses foldable screen technology and shows that Apple filed a patent application depicting a foldable iPhone model nearly seven years ago.
In this process, it is also known that Apple holds a patent aimed at solving problems such as "screen cracks and folding marks," which are among the negative features of the Samsung Z series. According to the patent, the top layer of the foldable screens produced by Apple will be slightly thicker than necessary to fill the areas where the folding mark occurs, in order to prevent an unsightly appearance.