Apple’s ambitious plan to launch a giant foldable iPad has hit a major setback, with sources indicating that the device — originally expected around 2029 — is now delayed as Apple and Samsung work through significant design and engineering challenges.

The project, built around an 18-inch foldable OLED display co-developed with Samsung Display, has been plagued by weight, cost, and display issues. The proposed device, internally code-named J312, was set to cost more than A$4,000, roughly three times the price of a 13-inch iPad Pro.

When closed, the foldable iPad reportedly resembles a MacBook, featuring an aluminium enclosure on both sides. When opened, it expands to a screen size similar to a 13-inch laptop. However, current prototypes weigh over 1.5 kilograms, prompting engineers to loo

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