Yesterday, renowned industry insider Ming-Chi Kuo shared his predictions on a Foldable iPad which may arrive in 2024. Now another reputable figure in the exciting world of Apple predictions and expectations, Marc Gurmansays he hasn’t heard anything about a foldable iPad in 2024.
Foldable iPad in 2024: Real or not real… is it happening?
Of course, no one can know for sure whether or not we’ll see a foldable iPad in 2024. While it would be nice if Apple diversified its iPad portfolio, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen sooner rather than later. Thing is, both analysts have pretty solid track records when it comes to Apple leaks. As usual, the two also got it wrong here and there. Ming-Chi Kuo uses supply chain information to forecast release times for Apple devices, with a generally good track record. As we mentioned before, Kuo expected to see a foldable iPad in 2024, and also that 2023 won’t really be the year of iPads (in terms of big changes, upgrades or sales).
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says he hasn’t heard anything about a foldable iPad in 2024. Instead, he says the specified OLED iPad Pros+ versions of the entry-level iPad and iPad mini will be the iPads to look forward to in 2024. He agrees that 2023 is a somewhat weak iPad year. He usually gets his information directly from contacts within Apple and the supply chain.
Additions to the iPad lineup will be the redesigned 2024+ entry-level OLED iPad Pros and Mini spec bumps. As I wrote before, 2023 will be a light year for the iPad (and the Watch). Hear nothing about a foldable iPad in 2024 either. https://t.co/WsByewy7hmhttps://t.co/e33aCHuocB
—Mark Gurman (@markgurman) January 30, 2023
Usually, the reports of these two analysts agree. Well, we’re guessing not this time. Also – keep in mind that it’s been years of rumors and speculation about a foldable Apple device (first it was rumors about a foldable iPhone, now it’s an iPad), but we’ve never seen it, and we haven’t heard anything official from Apple. That being said, Apple may choose not to join Samsung and the others in the foldable game. All in all, it’s early enough to be certain, and if anything, surprises are still possible. When we know more, we’ll be sure to let you know, so stay tuned!
