Apple is developing a foldable iPad model that can expand to nearly 20 inches, opening up a new experience for users.
According to Bloomberg, Apple is building a prototype for a foldable iPad, with plans to release it in 2028. The device is said to have an expansion
sive screen of nearly 20 inches, promises to bring a new experience to users.
The foldable iPad is described as a “giant iPad,” which opens up to the size of two iPads
Pros side by side, according to the report. Apple has been working on the product
for several years, with an expected launch around 2028, according to Mark Gurman, who estimates it will cost more than $2,000.
Illustration photo.
Illustration photo.
While the product may attract some fans, its high price and specialized features may mean it fits into a niche market, similar to the V
ision Pro. CEO Tim Cook has previously emphasized that the Vision Pro, priced at $3,500, is not a mass-market product but rather an early adopter product.
The foldable iPad could pave the way for a product Apple has long had its eyes on
n: a MacBook with a soft keyboard. The Touch Bar was introduced as a first step, but it hasn't been as successful as hoped.
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When Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone in 2007, he pointed out that physical keyboards on smartphones were a waste of space. Apple has made several attempts at develop
ing dynamic keyboards for laptops, but none have been successful. Recent patents su
ggest that Apple is moving toward a fully virtual keyboard that can be customized to the user's needs.
However, the idea also faces three major challenges: glass keyboards can be painful to operate, virtual keys don't respond well, and typing with all 10 fingers is difficult. Apple has proposed a number of solutions to these problems, including flexible keyboards, haptic feedback, and electrostatic sensors.
Concept image of virtual keyboard design for Apple MacBook.
Concept image of virtual keyboard design for Apple MacBook.
Apple has often tested new technology on the iPad before bringing it to the Mac. For example, OLED displays and Face ID were introduced on the iPhone and iPad before they came to the Mac. This suggests that the iPad can be a testing ground for new Apple technologies.
There are four main reasons why Apple would test new technology on the iPad before bringing it to the Mac. First, the iPad is a full-touch device, which makes it a good place to test new technology. Second, soft keyboard solutions take time to develop. Third, releasing a MacBook without a physical keyboard would be highly controversial. Finally, the iPad is less of a threat than the Mac, which allows Apple to experiment without taking as much risk.
With this information, technology users are eagerly awaiting the next steps from Apple in developing new products.
