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Nine 'iPad Fold' stories April 2025 - May 2026

iPhone Ultra will take us closer to the long-rumored iPad Fold, suggests leaker

Ben Lovejoy May 19 2026 - 4:03 am PT

iPhone Ultra will take us closer to the long-rumored iPad Fold, suggests leaker | Render of the device

An iPad Fold has been rumored for years now, but so far none of the predicted launch timings have panned out. One of the more recent reports even suggested that it was a bit of “a wacky experiment” that may never see the light of day.

However, one leaker with a decent track record believes that the product is still in the works and that the iPhone Ultra (or iPhone Fold) is going to take us a significant step closer to an iPad Fold launch …

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Major new Apple products get fresh updates: AR glasses and iPad Fold

Ryan Christoffel Apr 27 2026 - 8:37 am PT

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Last week Mark Gurman outlined six new products coming in brand new categories after John Ternus becomes Apple CEO. This weekend Gurman added more to the list, including updates on two major new products: AR glasses and a foldable iPad.

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Bad news for anyone eagerly awaiting the iPad Fold

Ben Lovejoy Aug 4 2025 - 4:09 am PT

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Alongside an iPhone Fold expected to launch next year, Apple has long been reported to be working on a foldable iPad with an 18.8-inch display. There have, however, been very different estimates of the timeline for the product – and the latest report isn’t good news.

Estimates have so far ranged from late next year to sometime in 2028, and an analyst who previously expected a 2026 unveiling has now changed his mind …

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Apple’s ‘iPad Fold’ won’t be launching any time soon, per new report

Ryan Christoffel Jul 2 2025 - 9:13 am PT

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Next year, Apple is expected to debut its first ever foldable iPhone. But while certain analysts projected an iPad ‘Fold’ to launch around the same time, a new report indicates we won’t see the product any time soon.

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iPadOS 26 is perfect for the larger iPad model that’s coming

Ryan Christoffel Jun 12 2025 - 1:59 pm PT

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iPadOS 26 is a huge update for iPad users, with the biggest productivity changes ever introduced on the platform. While its new windowing system should be great for existing iPads, it also looks like a perfect fit for the larger iPad model Apple has on the way.

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Huawei’s MateBook Fold gives early look at rumored folding iPad form factor

Ben Lovejoy May 20 2025 - 5:16 am PT

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Huawei's MateBook Fold launches, giving early look at rumored folding iPad form factor

We’re not expecting to see Apple’s rumored folding iPad until next year at the earliest, but Huawei’s new MateBook Fold is a good match for reports of the form-factor.

The launch coincides with a new report saying that Amazon is also working on something similar, and that too is expected to launch ahead of the foldable iPad …

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iOS 19 multitasking upgrade sounds perfect for Apple’s foldables

Ryan Christoffel May 1 2025 - 10:42 am PT

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Apple will unveil iOS 19 next month, bringing a big redesign, Siri with AI, an AirPods upgrade, and more. Rumors point to another key feature coming to iOS and iPadOS 19 that will be a perfect fit for next year’s new foldable iPhone and iPad: multitasking via ‘Stage Manager 2.0.’

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Rumor Replay: New iOS 19 leaks, iPad Fold next year, and HomePad

Ryan Christoffel Apr 10 2025 - 12:37 pm PT

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This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: new iOS 19 leaks, iPad Fold on track for 2026, HomePad status update, and a special 20th anniversary iPhone Pro design. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

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New iPad ‘Fold’ on track for launch next year, says analyst

Ryan Christoffel Apr 9 2025 - 8:15 am PT

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Rumors about next year’s iPhone Fold have increased of late, but not much has been leaked about Apple’s other big foldable device in the works. Now, despite some reports stating a later timeline, a new analyst note says the 18.8-inch iPad ‘Fold’ is on track for a 2026 release.

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