Will the foldable iPhone and iPad launch at the same time?

Apple confirmed the rumored Liquid Glass design for iOS 26 and all its other operating systems last week. It’s a significant makeover that not everyone … The post Will the foldable iPhone and iPad launch at the same time? appeared first on BGR.

Jun 16, 2025 - 13:50

Will the foldable iPhone and iPad launch at the same time?

Apple confirmed the rumored Liquid Glass design for iOS 26 and all its other operating systems last week. It’s a significant makeover that not everyone will like. But it’s a change Apple needs in anticipation of a series of products that are rumored to arrive in the coming years.

The foldable iPhone, foldable iPad, and the first AI/AR smart glasses will benefit from the unified design language. The translucent UI is especially useful for the glasses, as some models will overlay digital elements over the real world.

Apple needs users to be familiar with Liquid Glass well before those products ship. By releasing the new design in advance, Apple can address any issues and tweak the experience based on user feedback.

Most rumors mentioning Apple’s purported plans for foldable devices said that the foldable iPhone will hit stores first, as early as September 2026, when the iPhone 18 series should be unveiled. The foldable iPad would follow a year later.

But the two foldable products might be released around the same time, if a new research note from analyst Jeff Pu is to be believed.

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