Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a folding iPad in 2024, according to TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The new iPad is expected to come with a carbon fiber support frame, which will make it lighter and more durable.
New iPad Products Could Drop in 2024
This is great news for Anjie Tech, which is a polishing and bonding supplier of carbon fiber support frames for folding iPads and is set to be the beneficiary of this newly designed iPad. However, Kuo's survey also revealed that there may not be any new iPad products for the next 9-12 months, which could result in a decline in iPad shipments in 2023.
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Anjie Technology will be the new beneficiary of the all-new design foldable iPad. There may be no new iPad releases in the next 9-12 months as the iPad mini refresh is more likely to begin mass production in 1Q24.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) January 30, 2023
In addition to the folding iPad, Apple is reportedly developing a new iPad mini, which is expected to come with a new SoC. The company is not expected to replace the iPad mini with the folding iPad as the price of the latter will likely be much higher, as also noted in an article by IT Homes.
Mew Displays Could Only be available for the MacBook Pro in 2026
According to the story by Giz China, Apple is also working with a number of suppliers to customize and develop OLED panels, which may first appear on the iPad Pro in 2024 and the MacBook Pro in 2026.
Apple's move to OLED displays is a significant change, as OLED displays require less power and do not need a backlight, which extends battery life. They also provide darker blacks and improve contrast compared to traditional LCD panels.
Apple is Trying to Reduce Its Reliance on Samsung and LG for Displays
Apple is also looking to reduce its reliance on display partners like Samsung and LG. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in a newsletter, Apple is preparing for a "major revamp" of the iPad Pro in 2024.
Gurman stated that the new iPad Pro will have a major makeover, including an upgrade to an OLED panel and a switch to a glass back cover instead of the current aluminum alloy unibody. Apple is also considering bringing MagSafe charging technology to the iPad Pro lineup, similar to the MagSafe technology used on iPhones.
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Apple Could Launch the Folding iPad in 2024
In conclusion, Apple is set to launch a folding iPad in 2024, which will come with a carbon fiber support frame. The company is also developing a new iPad mini and OLED panels for the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro.
The new iPad Pro is expected to have a major makeover, including an upgrade to an OLED panel and a glass back cover, and is also considering bringing MagSafe charging technology to the lineup. These developments are sure to excite Apple fans and the tech industry as a whole.
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