Apple Reportedly Testing 20-Inch Foldable iPad With Corning Glass for 2028

Apple is reportedly testing a foldable iPad with a display measuring up to 20 inches when unfolded, with a possible launch in 2028 and first-year shipments estimated at 500,000 to one million units. Propakistani reported the testing, citing the Chinese tipster Kang.

Apple's Foldable iPad Testing and Corning Glass

The device is expected to feature an 18- to 20-inch foldable display, letting users switch between a large tablet and a more portable form factor. Apple is reportedly focusing on reducing the visibility of the display crease to create a smoother viewing experience.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the foldable iPad will use ultra-thin glass, with Corning expected to supply the glass materials exclusively. General Interface Solutions will reportedly handle glass cutting, edge treatment, quality inspection, and packaging. Both suppliers are also involved in Apple's broader foldable device development.

Earlier reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggested Apple was developing a device resembling two iPad Pro tablets placed side by side. Huawei introduced its MateBook Fold in August 2026, featuring an 18-inch dual-layer OLED screen and a Kirin X90 Plus processor. The MateBook Fold measures 7.3mm thick on one side when unfolded, includes a built-in stand and stylus support, and starts at approximately $3,750 in Sky White, Phantom Black, and Streamer Gold. It remains unclear whether Apple will adopt a similar design or develop a different approach.

Apple's Hardware Push and AI Investments

According to akta.pro company records, Apple acquired MotionVFX in March 2026 to enhance Final Cut Pro with professional effects and plugins, extending its creator-tools vertical. The same records show Apple acquired Israeli company TrueMeeting in January 2025 for real-time 3D avatar technology from face scans, signaling continued investment in Vision Pro and spatial computing capabilities. Apple's revenue was approximately $111.2 billion in Q2 FY2026, up 17% year-over-year, with iPhone sales of $57 billion and Services revenue of $31 billion.

Apple's Recent Product Launches

Apple launched a new hardware lineup, including the iPhone Duo, on Friday, timed as AI financing fears and capital spending slowdowns rattled investors, Yahoo reported in October 2026. Apple is reportedly developing AirPods Pro with built-in cameras to enhance Siri's visual intelligence, enabling hands-free object identification and contextual insights, Geeky Gadgets reported in October 2026. Apple published official DIY repair guides and a repair manual for the iPhone Duo, covering component replacement and safety precautions, 9to5Mac reported in October 2026.

Apple's Foldable iPad Timeline

Apple has not officially confirmed the device, its specifications, or its launch timeline. The foldable iPad is reportedly being developed for a possible launch in 2028.