Foldable iPad on Apple’s Cards?

The beginning of 2019 seen a slew of foldable gadgets but since then or after the frenzy surrounding all those foldables died, we’ve seen nothing as yet. An example in point, is Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Phone, after the phone suffered screen durability issues, the launch was delayed indefinitely. After that all has been silent on the foldables end. That is till now… Reports are now rife with Apple coming out with its own foldable, but this time around it’s not a phone but a foldable iPad in store.

Clarity is required on Apple’s Maybe New foldable iPad: 

At present it’s not really clear whether the foldable iPad would be a folding single screen, much like in the-not – to – be - heard – of – Samsung Folding Phone or in the Huawei phone prototype. Or maybe it will fold closer to what a laptop does, that is it may come with dual screen too.

It also said that the new foldable iPad may come in a MacBook sized Screen which wouldn’t be something surprising as the biggest iPad already comes in at 12.9 inches. But the real catcher would be to see how they would make an apparent iPad mini to fold out to a 13 or say 15inch screen.

5G with the Foldable iPad, Maybe? 

According to the same report, they also said that the new foldable iPad would also have support for a 5G network. This would make for faster internet speeds when browsing the internet or even watching Netflix.

But this too seems like a stretch, given that Apple has a well- documented history of trying to get 5G on it’s iPhones. The latest news is that the new 5G compatible iPhones may come out in late 2020. So, to say that a foldable iPad is coming out with 5G connectivity is something of a stretch at this point.

There were also rumours that Apple could be bringing out 5G on the iPad first before the iPhone. The said iPad, they also said would come out sometime in late 2020.

At the same time IHS Markit also said that the upcoming 16- inch MacBook Pro would come out in 3072 x 1920 resolution display.

iPhones set to Release this Year: 

At present no Apple device comes with 5G connectivity. It maybe even sometime now till we see an iPhone or an iPad with 5G connectivity.

The company based off of Cupertino, is all set to unveil three iPhone models later this year. But don’t hold your breath, none of them are pegged to come out with 5G connectivity.

Testing of 5G Networks in Major Cities: 

Before Apple could get to testing 5G in its hardware, many cities worldwide have begun testing 5G networks.

Last month it was even released that Apple could be making a 5G chip. This chip is pegged to take as long as 6 years to make. Making it a 2025 launch.

By that time, who knows we could even have 6G on our hands….

Samsung Foldable Smartphone Revealed to Developers

Samsung to Launch its First Folding Smartphone

Samsung recently unveiled news of its first folding smartphone but no one got up and personal with the device. From afar spectators got to see what probably is a first of its kind. Samsung plans on releasing their new folding smartphone somewhere next year. This event was a chance for developers to start with making apps that are folding- smartphone- compatible. This folding Smartphone could be Smasung’s saving grace as their profits have shown a drop in their mobile division.

It could also signal a start for Apple customers to move on from their products and switch on to Samsung.

Will the Foldable Smartphone be really worth it? 

With Foldable Smartphones you get the screen of a tablet in the size of a gadget that can fit into your pocket. But is the size of the Foldable screen really worth it given it enormous retail price?

The prototype showed off at the Samsung event measured 7.3inches diagonally or 18.5cms if you prefer.

Up close the foldable smartphone resembled an extremely thick phone but as mentioned earlier no one was allowed to touch it.

But will this be the only Foldable Gadget? 

Apparently several Android manufacturers are well on their way to making many foldable devices all set to release somewhere next year.

There were already talks that Samsung planned on releasing their new smartphone device next year but whether that will be the much awaited foldable smartphone is a big question mark.

Google at the Foldable smartphone Event: 

Also present at the foldable smartphone event was Google who also promised to bring more features compatible with the foldable Smartphone.

Samsung too is all set to start mass production of their latest foldable smartphone release in the coming months.

Developers to make Foldable Smartphone Compatible Apps in the coming months:

This event was a chance for app developers worldwide to start making apps that will be compatible with the new foldable smartphone. The fact that Google was present too suggests that this new foldable smartphone will be taken seriously at least in the app department.

Customers may be another matter…

Like any company, Samsung too wants their foldable smartphone to be a hit. But analysts are not so sure this will be possible.

According to analysts, shoppers may find the gadget a little too thick to like using it. The second negative factor is that the foldable smartphone ain’t going to come cheap. This factor coupled with the previous one will make the foldable smartphone a little less successful than initially anticipated.
Samsung has a big task on its hands:

Given all the negatives, Samsung will have to show people that the phone is not just a gimmick but will in fact increase their productivity. Although the foldable smartphone may have its charm in the shape of an increased phone screen size, the initial wow factor may slowly dwindle once people realize that the foldable smartphone is not really worth the price.

By the looks of it Samsung has invested a lot in its foldable smartphone by making a lot of investments by way of new manufacturing processes and machines.