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Will Apple Ever Release a Foldable iPad? (2026 Update)
Toggle Dark Mode When September arrives, John Ternus will likely begin his official tenure as Apple’s new CEO with a huge bang as he takes the helm only days before the unveiling of the first foldable iPhone. However, that groundbreaking new device might just be the only Apple foldable we ever see.Thanks to an always-prolific rumor mill, there aren’t too many mysteries about what we can expect from the so-called “iPhone Fold.” In fact, the biggest unknown is likely just the name. Like nearly everyone else, we’ve been using the name “iPhone Fold” simply for lack of anything else to call it, but recent reports have pointed to “iPhone Ultra” as an equally likely contender. However, there’s also plenty of reason to believe it could be neither of those. After all, some suggest Apple wouldn’t use “Fold” as Samsung has already marked that territory with its Galaxy Z series devices, but it’s not like “Ultra” isn’t also taken, and it would be even more unusual for Apple to use the name of Samsung’s competitor to the iPhone Pro Max. At this point we’re leaving plenty of room for Apple to surprise us. After all, the MacBook Neo name felt like it came out of nowhere — and that’s likely the first product name to be determined primarily by Apple’s soon-to-be-new CEO, who presided over its launch in his role as senior vice president of hardware engineering.Nevertheless, while the foldable iPhone will almost certainly break major new ground in the iPhone lineup, another long-rumored device that’s been said to be years away may no longer be coming at all. The Saga of the ‘iPad Fold’Apple reportedly began working on a 5G foldable iPad in 2019, years before we started to hear anything reliable about a foldable iPhone. Many believe this was even now the company began its foray into foldables. However, as iPhone rumors began to solidify, Apple also appeared to slow down on the “iPad Fold.”Most of these reports came from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who noted that Apple was hitting “development hurdles” and a project price tag somewhere north of $3,000. As of October, those challenges had reportedly pushed it into “2029 or later,” but now Gurman says it may never see the light of day, despite being a priority for Ternus. Apple has been working on a roughly 20-inch foldable iPad. This device has been a Ternus priority but may end up being a wacky experiment that doesn’t see the light of day, according to several people who have worked on it. Mark Gurman Per Gurman’s October report...
Apple Has Likely Abandoned 'iPad Ultra' Plans - MacRumors
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans for a foldable "iPad Ultra" following years of disappointing sales performance for the iPad Pro. The claim predominantly comes from the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital," who posted the remark in response to a question about whether the iPad would join a rumored "Ultra" series of Apple devices. Instant Digital listed the Apple Watch Ultra, M-series Ultra chips, "iPhone Ultra," and "MacBook Ultra" with an OLED display as products in the pipeline, but explicitly excluded the iPad from that group, citing weak market performance for the iPad Pro. They added that Apple now has "no plans" to release an iPad Ultra. The iPad Pro's sales struggles are well documented. In October 2024, it was reported that shipment projections for the M4 iPad Pro had been significantly cut after weaker-than-expected demand following its launch earlier that year. DSCC analyst Ross Young lowered his full-year 2024 forecast from up to 10 million units to just 6.7 million, with shipments of the 13-inch model projected to fall by more than 50% and 90% in the third and fourth quarters respectively. Young attributed the sluggish reception in part to the high price point, with the 11-inch model starting at $999 and the 13-inch at $1,299, levels that deter buyers who view tablets as secondary devices alongside a smartphone or laptop. iPad revenue has declined for three consecutive years, and the category accounted for just 6.73% of Apple's total revenue in 2025. In his latest "Power On" newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that Apple has been developing a 20-inch foldable iPad, describing the project as a priority for Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering and future Apple CEO John Ternus. Gurman noted, however, that the device "may end up being a wacky experiment that doesn't see the light of day, according to several people who have worked on it." The rumored foldable iPad has a long and troubled development history. Last October, it emerged that engineering challenges tied to weight, features, and display technology had pushed Apple's target launch from 2028 to 2029 or later. The device was reportedly being developed with a large Samsung OLED display, with Apple focused on minimizing the visible crease, just like the upcoming foldable iPhone. Prototype units reportedly weighed around 3.5 pounds, making them heavier than a 14-inch MacBook Pro and nearly three times the weight of a 13-inch iPad Pro. The device could h...
Next iPad could ditch traditional naming as Apple rethinks its lineup
Apple may simplify iPad naming, moving away from confusing generation labels. The shift reflects a broader strategy to make its lineup clearer and more aligned with evolving product positioning.
Apple's Foldable iPad Was Too Heavy, Too Pricey, and Now It's on…
The foldable iPad on hold rumors are back, and this time it may be for good. Here's why Apple pulled the plug.
