Advances in foldable displays and facial recognition continue their course within Apple, and now everything points to the company developing a iPad Pro with a flexible display which will include a notable new feature: the implementation of the Face ID hidden under the screenThis information was leaked by Digital Chat Station, a source known for sharing details about the brand's upcoming devices.
Apple's Face ID system is based on a infrared dot projector and a camera that detects these points to authenticate the user's identity. According to the latest leaks, the first step will be to hide this projector under the screen in the new Foldable iPad Pro, while future versions could eventually make the camera disappear from view, achieving full integration.
A step towards eliminating Dynamic Island
One of Apple's goals is to reduce or even eliminate the Dynamic Islands, the interactive island that currently houses Face ID on the latest iPhones. While this technology has been well received by some users, others feel it still takes up too much screen space.
The decision to test this solution on the foldable iPad Pro rather than implementing it directly on the iPhone makes sense. The iPad is a less massive selling device than the iPhone, so Apple could use it as a testbed to evaluate the functionality of the hidden Face ID before implementing it in future iPhone models, including the rumored one Foldable iPhone could be released in 2026.
A larger screen than some laptops
Another detail that has caught the most attention in this leak is the size of the foldable iPad's screen. There is talk of a 1280 x 1024 pixel panel. 18,8 inches when fully unfolded, which is larger than some current MacBooks, which are around 16 inches.
This size would make the device aimed at a more professional audience or users who need a large portable screen for working or consuming multimedia content. However, other details such as the panel resolution, the type of technology used, or the refresh rate have yet to be leaked.
Competition in the foldable device market shows that other manufacturers, such as Samsung, are also moving forward with their own flexible models, and this could influence Apple's decisions.
When could it be released?
At the moment, there is no concrete date for the launch of the foldable iPad Pro, but everything indicates that its arrival could occur before 2026, possibly alongside the foldable iPhone, or even earlier if Apple decides to launch its flexible tablet first as a test of this new technology.
With these rumors on the table, it's clear that Apple is preparing a significant change to its devices. It seeks to offer a cleaner design and a full-screen experience without visual interruptions caused by visible sensors or cameras. We'll have to keep an eye out for new details confirming these leaks.
