Apple is entering the foldable arena in 2026 but it might not include an iPad version, as highlighted in a big report this week. The company wants to make foldables, and that is undeniable at this point but it is important to focus on the right product and market fit, which is where the iPhone Fold makes a lot more sense. The report from DigiTimes has shared the news about Apple pausing its plans for the foldable iPad. 

Foldable iPhone Before iPad Is Right 

Apple ditching the iPad foldable design is not surprising and in fact, allows the company to put all its eggs in the iPhone foldable basket which will be relatively cheaper to make and sell than an iPad version. The company’s AI push has been a struggle so it needs other avenues 

According to reports, Apple’s first foldable is said to be a book-style folding device, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and might have a 12-inch inner screen with two rear cameras.

In terms of dimensions, it could come with 9.2mm in thickness when folded and 4.6mm when unfolded, which makes it notably slimmer than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 even the Fold 5.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that Apple will depend on Samsung Display to source the foldable screen for its iPhones. The company is going to use Foxconn to make the device which will start working on the product from Q3 2024 or early 2026 before mass production later in the year.

Samsung is rumoured to be developing the screen exclusively for Apple’s first foldable smartphone with UTG Lens technology. It’s most likely a variant of the ultra-thin glass (UTG) that Samsung utilises in its bendable goods.

Apple’s foldable is tipped to come with an aluminium alloy middle frame and a dual rear camera setup comprising a main camera and an ultra-wide angle sensor. As for the battery, it is expected to pack a 5,000 mAh battery, promising longer usage. Fair to say the first Apple foldable product will not be cheap but hopefully not in the Vision Pro territory so that it can compete with the other established names.