Apple’s folding in 2026 iPhone 18 The model is folded in 2028 iPad It is almost certain that it will introduce its device. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared this information in his latest report to investors.
Apple’s first foldable phone iPhone 18 series It will be released in it. Different estimates have been expressed for years, but Kuo’s report has revealed the clearest calendar. For the foldable iPad, the possibilities of 2026 and 2027 first came up. However, according to the latest information, the device will be released at the earliest 2028. Thus, the Apple foldable device market will first enter with the phone model. This point to an important step in the company’s product roadmap.
In Kuo’s report iPad Fold’s screen ranging from 18 to 20 inches It was stated that it could be introduced with its size. It will offer a smaller form when the device is switched off, and when it is turned on, it will provide an experience close to the desktop screen. This approach will enable users to meet both portability and wide screen needs on the same device. However, not all technical specifications have yet emerged. In addition, details of screen resolution and renewal speed are not given. All this information will have to wait until the official promotion.
Apple’s foldable devices ultra thin glass He had been on the agenda before. According to Kuo, this glass will provide corning, and the GIS will undertake the cutting and quality control stages. Thus, the labor department will be provided in the production process. This cooperation is considered critical for the durability and long -lasting use of the device. However, there is a possibility that the disruptions in this production chain will affect the release date of the devices. In addition to all these, Apple’s supply chain is also said to have negotiations with different partners.
Apple kept sales forecasts high on foldable devices
The foldable iPhone’s sales targets were detailed in the report. Apple was planned to make sales between 8 and 10 million in 2026. A year later, this figure To 25 million is expected to come up. However, a more limited sales prediction was made for the foldable iPad. This is because the device will be available with a very high price tag compared to the iPhone. Despite everything, these sales predictions show Apple’s interest in Foldable market.
Information about the pricing of the devices was also shared. For the foldable iPhone, a price range is pronounced between 2 000 and 2 500 US dollars. Considering the current exchange rate, this amount 102.900 TL with 82.300 TL corresponds to the range. Of course, when taxes and fees are added to these amounts, Türkiye can double the prices. The foldable iPad is thought to be available at a higher level. This pricing policy reveals that devices will be located in the premium segment. But it is necessary to remind you that these prices are not official.
There are some predictions about the technical features of the foldable iPhone. The 7.8 -inch internal display, a 5.5 -inch exterior screen and the Touch ID sensor to be integrated into the side are among the prominent information. The possibility of using titanium in the body of the device was also reflected in the reports. Although these features are not verified, similar claims come from different sources. On the other hand, two for foldable iPad iPad mini It is said that a form design in which the screen meets in size is evaluated. The exact design of the device will not be clear until 2028.