Foldable models continue to rise rapidly in the smartphone and tablet world. Apple, the leader of the technology world, has not yet introduced a product in this field. Important sources have started to show dates for the company’s first foldable product.
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Apple to introduce foldable device instead of iPad mini in 2026
The Elec shared some reports about Apple. The report also includes details about the much-awaited foldable device. Accordingly, the first Apple foldable device will take the stage in 2026. The device will replace the iPad mini model.
Apple users are waiting for a foldable iPhone. But the tech giant may release a foldable iPad before the iPhone. He thinks that the iPhone Fold model may not be ready for another 2-3 years. This shows that Apple will first step into this sector with iPad and then iPhone.
Apple is known for filing many patent applications every year. So much so that early last year, they received a patent representing a foldable screen or the panel of that screen. There is also a patent received in 2016. At that time, when we were just starting to see foldable screen technologies in the market, Apple applied for a patent describing an almost foldable iPhone model.
In other words, the subject has been on Apple’s desks for more than 7 years. In addition, Apple owns a patent that eliminates problems such as “screen cracks and folding marks”, one of the most negative features of the Samsung Z series. According to the patent, the top layer of Apple’s foldable screens will be slightly thicker than necessary and will fill the places where the fold mark is formed and prevent the ugly appearance.
