California-based Apple is reportedly developing a foldable version of its MacBook, though recent updates suggest that the launch could face significant delays due to technical issues. Renowned TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated that the Cupertino tech giant could delay the launch of its foldable MacBook by more than a year, primarily due to challenges associated with the device’s components.
Also, while there were earlier rumors about a Foldable iPad Scheduled for a 2025 release, Kuo has stated that there is currently no information available on this product.
In a recent post on X, Kuo shared information from his latest market survey, revealing that Apple has shelved plans for a 20.25-inch display option for the rumored Foldable MacBookInstead, the company is now expected to opt for an 18.8-inch display. In May, Kuo had speculated that Apple was considering both of these sizes, which would result in laptops with 13- and 14-inch screens when folded.
However, Apple’s progress on the foldable MacBook has hit a snag, as production has now been delayed due to complications with the display and mechanical components. Originally projected to go into mass production in the first half of 2026, the Foldable MacBooks The production schedule could extend until late 2027 or even 2028.
While the foldable MacBook is still on the horizon, Kuo’s recent analysis found no new details about the rumored foldable iPad. Previous reports had suggested that Apple was planning to introduce a foldable version of its tablet by 2025, but the lack of updates in the latest supply chain survey casts doubt on the likelihood of this launch in the near future.
Kuo hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of a foldable iPad, but noted that the absence of clear supply chain indicators makes a 2025 launch uncertain. He also speculated that some confusion may have arisen among market analysts, who may have mistaken the Foldable MacBook for a foldable iPad, leading to conflicting reports about the two distinct devices.
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Posted: Aug 22, 2024, 04:30 pm IST
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