Fans are excited for the arrival of the foldable iPad Appwill have to wait longer than originally expected. According to a new report by the agency Bloomberg its launch is postponed miniat least until 2029, due to ongoing technical complications.
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Apple is reportedly working with Samsung Display to develop an 18-inch flexible display. The goal is for the display to be able to fold without a visible crease, similar to the upcoming iPhone FoldHowever, the development of this panel is extremely demanding and expensive – and this is the main reason for extending the development by several years.
According to production sources, the project costs have risen so high thatoneThe starting price of a foldable iPad could reach up to $3,000, which is about three times the price of the current iPad Pro. Another problem is the weight of the prototypes. While the regular iPad Pro weighs around 450 g, the current folding prototype weighs over 1,5 kg – similar to MacBook Pro.
The current version resembles the Huawei MateBook Fold with an 18-inch display that weighs slightly less and costs around $3,400. Apple is therefore trying to lighten the design and optimize it for everyday use in the next stages of development.
Apple gives priority to iPhone Fold
The idea of a foldable iPad has been circulating in behind-the-scenes information for several years. Apple even filed several patents for concepts with foldable OLED panels or a “keyless keyboard” for hybrid MacBookHowever, according to reports from mid-2025, the company has suspended work on the iPad. Fold and focused on completing the iPhone Fold.
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Yet Apple continues to explore the possibilities of larger displays for iPad Pro, as confirmed by analyst Mark Gurman. A flexible device with a large screen remains a long-term vision Applu – we'll just have to wait a few more years for it.
