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Apple rumored to launch foldable screen MacBook in 2026

Soumyakanti — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:01:31 +0000

According to recent reports from Korea, Apple is said to be actively working on the development of a foldable screen laptop, potentially posing significant competition to Asus, which has been leading the way with its Zenbook Fold line. Apple is reportedly in talks with suppliers to bring a foldable-screen MacBook to the market, and if successful, this move could inject new life into the display industry.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

Apple’s Entry into the Foldable Laptop Market: What to Expect

In response to the saturation of the smartphone market, Korean display makers like Samsung Display and LG Display have been directing their focus towards OLED panels for laptops. With the emerging demand for foldable OLED panels for laptops, both companies are coordinating efforts to develop and produce such panels. The entry of Apple into this market would undoubtedly have a substantial impact, given the company’s market influence.

The report suggests that larger display sizes offer higher profitability for panel manufacturers, despite the challenges of achieving high pixel densities at larger dimensions. However, the profitability of foldable displays for laptops surpasses that of foldable displays for smartphones. Consequently, this presents an enticing opportunity for display makers to capitalize on the growing market for foldable laptops.

Foldable screen laptops are still a nascent concept, but they have generated significant excitement. The ability to fold a laptop in half offers newfound possibilities for portability and usage. For professionals, this could mean greater flexibility to work on the go without compromising screen real estate or performance. Media consumption could also be revolutionized, as users can now enjoy a larger screen for movies and videos without the need for an additional device.

The specific technical details and specifications of the rumored foldable-screen MacBook have yet to be revealed. While an official launch is expected in 2026, Apple plans to unveil its foldable-screen MacBook in 2025.

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Apple working on 20 inch foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid with touchscreen keyboard: Gurman

Sean — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:02:10 +0000

We had recently reported on Apple delaying its foldable iPhone to 2025 and shifting its focus towards a foldable MacBook. Now, new information has just surfaced regarding what appears to be a foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid.

The news was shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (Via 9to5Mac) in his Power On newsletter. For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant is reportedly working on a 20 inch foldable device. Furthermore, the new report suggests that the brand is also exploring a dual display format for the foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid. In other words, this is a new size for the company and could create a new category in its product portfolio. Although, the actual product is likely a long while away.

Gurman added that “The company could go with a foldable 20 inch screen attached to a physical keyboard or just have one side of the display serving as a virtual keyboard. I’m told Apple has indeed been exploring a dual screen, foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid that would take the second approach. It would trade in the physical keyboard and trackpad for a fully touchscreen base.”

As of right now, the iPhone maker could release this new product around 2026, which is the close to the release timeline for its first foldable smartphone as well. Other notable projects arriving around the same time includes its AR glasses, mixed reality headset, and even its highly anticipated Apple Car. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

Apple’s foldable iPhone delayed until 2025 as the company shifts focus towards foldable MacBook

Jeet — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:14:25 +0000

Most of the leading smartphone manufacturers already have at least one foldable smartphone in the market while companies like Samsung have already launched three generations of such devices.

On the other hand, Apple is yet to launch a foldable iPhone but there were reports about such a device getting launched soon. However, a new report indicates that the foldable iPhone has been delayed.

According to a new report from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young, Apple’s foldable iPhone is delayed until 2025. The reason given for this is that the company is exploring all-screen foldable MacBooks.

The delay for the launch of a foldable iPhone is quite long if it is not getting official until 2025. Earlier, the device was rumored to get launched sometime in 2023 or 2024 to catch up with the competition in the market. But the delay in the launch indicates that the tech giant is not in a hurry to enter the foldable smartphones market.

Interestingly, the company is now focusing on MacBooks and is allegedly exploring possibilities of offering an all-screen foldable notebook. The company is currently in discussion with suppliers for around 20-inch foldable screen.

However, the launch timeline for the foldable MacBook is likely later than 2025 and the launch is most likely to take place in 2026 or 2027. This could turn out be a new product category for the company with two different use cases in folded and full opened forms.

Meanwhile, the company is set to launch several new products this year, including the Apple iPhone 14 series, M2 chipset, MacBooks powered by the M2 chipset, a 27-inch iMac Pro with M1 Pro or M1 Max processor, and a new Mac Mini, among others.