Could Apple Set Revolutionize Tablet Market With 18.8-Inch Foldable IPad?
Could Apple Set Revolutionize Tablet Market With 18.8-Inch Foldable IPad?
It is my impression that much of Apple's current work on foldable screen technology is focused on this higher-end device, but it's also been exploring the idea of a foldable iPhone.Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may be gearing up to introduce an 18.8-inch foldable iPad by 2028. The innovative device is expected to provide users with a seamless experience, similar to using "two iPad Pros side-by-side."
苹果公司（纳斯达克：AAPL）可能在2028年推出一款18.8英寸的可折叠iPad。这款创新设备预计将为用户提供无缝的体验，类似于"两个iPad Pro并排使用"。
Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman in his latest weekly "Power On" newsletter shared that Apple's industrial design team has successfully developed prototypes of the foldable iPad. The device, which has been a subject of speculation for years, is rumored to have a smaller version launching between 2026 and 2027.
彭博社专栏作家马克·古尔曼在他最新一期的每周"Power On"新闻通讯中分享，苹果的工业设计团队成功开发了可折叠iPad的原型。这款设备长期以来备受猜测，传闻将于2026年至2027年之间推出一个小型版本。
In his newsletter, Gurman compared the upcoming device to the 20-inch folding "iPad / MacBook hybrid" he talked about in 2022. Gurman believes that the new iPad will incorporate features from both Macs and iPads. By 2028, he expects the iPadOS to be sophisticated enough to run macOS apps.
在他的新闻通讯中，古尔曼将即将推出的设备与他在2022年谈到的20英寸折叠"iPad / MacBook混合体"进行了比较。古尔曼相信，新款iPad将结合Mac和iPad的功能。到2028年，他预计iPadOS会足够复杂，可以运行macOS应用。
It is my impression that much of Apple's current work on foldable screen technology is focused on this higher-end device, but it's also been exploring the idea of a foldable iPhone.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 15, 2024
我认为苹果目前在可折叠屏幕科技上的大部分工作都集中在这个高端设备上，但他们也在探索可折叠iPhone的想法。
— 马克·古尔曼 (@markgurman) 2024年12月15日
Considering that Macs currently support iPhone and iPad apps, the idea of the reverse happening is not far-fetched. This could significantly boost the device's value proposition, especially given that the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,299.
考虑到Mac目前支持iPhone和iPad应用，反向情况的想法并不遥不可及。这可能会显著提升该设备的价值主张，尤其是考虑到13英寸iPad Pro的起售价为1299美元。
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Gurman also hinted at the development of a foldable iPhone, although its release is not anticipated "before 2026 at the earliest".
古尔曼还暗示正在开发可折叠iPhone，尽管预计其发布不会在"2026年之前"。
He added that his sources corroborate a recent alleged Apple internal display roadmap, which suggests the launch of the 18.8-inch foldable iPad and the release of OLED MacBook Pros in 2026, followed by a MacBook Air OLED update in 2027.
他补充说，他的消息来源证实了最近一份关于苹果内部显示屏路线图的报道，显示预计将在2026年推出18.8英寸可折叠iPad，并发布OLED概念MacBook Pro，接着在2027年更新MacBook Air OLED概念。
The introduction of the foldable iPad is a testament to Apple's commitment to innovation and user experience. The device, which combines the functionalities of an iPad and a Mac, could potentially redefine the tablet market.
可折叠iPad的推出是苹果对创新和用户体验的承诺的证明。这款设备结合了iPad和Mac的功能，可能会重新定义平板市场。
Moreover, the ability to run macOS apps on the iPadOS could blur the lines between tablets and laptops, offering users a more versatile and compact computing solution.
此外，在iPadOS上运行macOS应用程序的能力可能会模糊平板和笔记本之间的界限，为用户提供更灵活和紧凑的计算解决方案。
The rumored foldable iPhone further indicates Apple's plan to expand its foldable device portfolio, which could significantly impact the smartphone market.
传闻的可折叠iPhone进一步表明苹果计划扩展其可折叠设备组合，这可能会对智能手机市场产生重大影响。
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