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Apple Reportedly Developing Foldable iPad Pro with Under-Display Face ID

Rumors suggest Apple is testing an 18.8-inch foldable device featuring advanced facial recognition technology, though its release may be years away.

  • Leaks indicate Apple is prototyping an 18.8-inch foldable iPad Pro or MacBook with under-display Face ID technology.
  • The device may include a 'metal superstructure lens' to integrate Face ID components beneath the screen for 3D facial recognition.
  • Analysts predict the foldable iPad Pro could launch as early as 2027, with mass production of display panels potentially starting in late 2025.
  • Uncertainty remains over whether the device will run iPadOS or macOS, with speculation about a possible hybrid product.
  • Apple is reportedly prioritizing a crease-free display design, delaying the potential release of the foldable device until at least 2028.
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