Apple targets 2028-2030 launch for AR glasses and explores foldable iPad

12 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Apr 27

Mark Gurman reports Apple aims to unveil AR glasses between 2028 and 2030, with a 20-inch foldable iPad also in development under CEO John Ternus.
Apple may reveal AI smart glasses as early as late 2026 or early 2027, shipping in 2027, while the foldable iPad's launch remains uncertain and could be fast-tracked if the foldable iPhone Ultra succeeds.
The AR glasses are envisioned as a potential iPhone replacement, but timelines are fluid. The foldable iPad, a Ternus priority, faces skepticism about its release, reflecting Apple's broader push into new device categories.

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