• Apple predicted that its foldable iPad will arrive before its foldable iPhone.
• Mass shipments of the next iPad mini are anticipated to start before the end of 2023.
• As a result of price competition, Apple might not release a foldable iPhone.

It's expected that Apple will soon enter the foldable market. According to earlier rumours, the Cupertino company may introduce a foldable iPad before a foldable iPhone. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently opined that it is doubtful that Apple will switch out the iPad mini for a foldable version. 

According to his forecast, the cost of a foldable iPad will be far greater than the iPad Mini, making it an expensive investment. Apple might be working on a more pricey iPad instead. The price of a foldable iPad might prevent Apple from replacing the iPad mini, claims Kuo. He also believes that the Cupertino company is working on an iPad mini that will cost more money.

 It is projected that major shipments would begin by the end of 2023 or the first half of 2024. An earlier report said that Apple might first release a foldable iPad before a foldable iPhone. This iPad tablet is scheduled to launch in 2024 and could have a 'super-premium' price tag. Apple might be reluctant to introduce a foldable iPhone since it might have to sell it for around $2,500 in order to avoid any competition with the current iPhone lineup (roughly Rs. 2,07,000).

 In related news, Apple recently unveiled the new iPad in India. Priced at Rs. 44,900 for the 64 GB Wi-Fi-only model and Rs. 74,900 for the 256 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model. It sports a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a 1,640x2,360 resolution and a brightness of 500 nits. 

The A14 Bionic chip found in the iPad 2022 is claimed to provide up to 20% more performance and 10% better graphics than the chip found in iPad models from previous generations. A 12-megapixel image sensor is located on the iPad 2022's front and back.