A new iteration of the venerable Apple iPad is anticipated, and it will have a folding display and a sturdy kickstand made of carbon fiber to increase its durability and usefulness.
The technological behemoth, Apple, is rumored to be on the cusp of introducing a cutting-edge foldable iPad, complete with a remarkably resilient “carbon fiber kickstand.” This revelation was recently disseminated via the microblogging platform Twitter, courtesy of the esteemed analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo’s insightful projections postulate that an imminent iPad iteration will showcase a folding screen accompanied by a kickstand hewn from carbon fiber, a strategic maneuver aimed at augmenting its sturdiness.
Kuo’s tweet reverberates with optimism: “I am unequivocally bullish about the advent of the foldable iPad in the year 2024, a novel offering destined to galvanize shipments and elevate the product mix.” The tweet further expounds on Kuo’s latest survey, revealing that the forthcoming foldable iPad will indeed boast a kickstand ingeniously fabricated from carbon fiber. This material alteration promises to bestow both enhanced lightweight attributes and heightened reliability upon the kickstand, all thanks to the innovative application of carbon fiber composition.
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Kuo asserts that the prominent beneficiary of this burgeoning trend in foldable devices paired with kickstands will be none other than Anjie Technology, an enterprise nestled in Jiangsu, China. This company specializes in furnishing manufacturers of consumer electronics with both internal and external functional components, thereby positioning them at the vanguard of this transformative movement.
In a parallel vein, Kuo forecasts a moderate deceleration in year-over-year (YoY) growth for iPad shipments in the year 2023, projecting a potential contraction ranging between 10 to 15 percent. He surmises that the next several months might not bear witness to the emergence of a fresh iPad iteration, as Kuo believes that the commencement of extensive production for the rejuvenated iPad mini is a likelier prospect during the initial quarter of the forthcoming year. The existing iPad mini iteration, introduced in 2021, boasts an expansive 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display and is powered by the potent A15 Bionic chipset. However, the specifics pertaining to the subsequent iPad mini remain cloaked in enigma.
Rumors, echoing back to the annals of October the previous year, allude to a noteworthy possibility: Apple may opt to bestow upon the world a foldable iPad before venturing into the same realm with its esteemed iPhone. This avant-garde iteration of the foldable iPad, as posited by the discerning minds at the market research and advisory firm, CCS Insight, is poised to command a price point deemed “super-premium.” Such a groundbreaking release could potentially serve as a precursor to the fabled, oft-discussed foldable iPhone.
Expanding the narrative, intriguing whispers hint at Apple’s endeavors in the realm of HomeKit-compatible smart home devices, potentially encompassing a scaled-down iteration of the beloved iPad. Trustworthy sources, notably Bloomberg, suggest that Apple may be pioneering the creation of screen-equipped contrivances, allowing patrons to seamlessly oversee and manipulate smart home appliances intricately linked to a HomeKit account.
