Years after other brands have launched their foldable devices, Apple needs to break into this segment as well. Before having such an iPhone version predicted by analysts for 2025, The Cupertino company should launch a foldable iPad next year.
“I am cautious of iPad shipments for 2023 and forecast 10-15% year-over-year declines. However, I am confident in the foldable iPad in 2024 and expect this new model to increase shipments and improve product mix. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote on his Twitter account “” .
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That’s why I’m wary of iPad shipments for 2023 and forecast a 10-15% year-on-year decline. Still, I’m positive about the foldable iPad in 2024 and expect this new model to increase shipments and improve product mix.— ??? (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) January 30, 2023
According to research by Kuo, The iPad will have a carbon fiber backing that will make it lighter and more durable. Suzhou Anjie Technology is reportedly working on the material.
The analyst’s forecasts are based on moving the supply chain and seeking information from Apple’s suppliers.
iPhone foldable
Rumors that Apple will launch a foldable iPhone are old. But unlike its competitors, big tech is in no rush to launch the smartphone. The idea is to arrive at the most refined model after competitors have released the devices. So this phone should stay after iPad.
Source: Tec Mundo
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