Earlier this month, a leaked roadmap from Omida revealed Apple's plans for the near future. It included product details extending to 2028, when the company intends to launch an impressive 18-inch foldable device. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, known for his accurate Apple rumors, has confirmed this news through his own sources.
The Giant iPad Concept
Gurman describes this new device as a large iPad that can fold into two smaller ones. This foldable will not have any visible external hinges, making it a true foldable. Imagine it as a massive Galaxy Z Fold 6, but powered by an Apple M series chip and with a virtually invisible crease. Although this issue has been challenging for manufacturers so far, it may finally be resolved by 2028.
Potential for macOS on iPads
In the past, there were rumors that Apple was looking to bring macOS to iPads. Although this hasn't happened yet and seems unlikely to occur soon, the 18-inch device could be the ideal platform to demonstrate such a feature. Utilizing iPadOS on a device that’s almost a laptop replacement may seem like a missed opportunity, especially since it’s expected to be priced over $2,000, not including inflation adjustments.
On the iPhone side of things, Gurman indicates that there will be no foldable models until at least 2026. When Apple does introduce a foldable iPhone, it is expected to resemble the Galaxy Z Flip 6, featuring a clamshell design.
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