Apple reportedly delaying production of foldable MacBook, here’s when it might arrive
Apple is working on a foldable version of its MacBook computer, which is expected to launch in the future as a more advanced version of the company’s laptop, according to recent reports. According to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino company could delay the launch of its foldable MacBook by more than a year due to technical issues with the device’s components. The company is also reportedly working on a foldable iPad model for 2025, but the analyst says there is currently no information about the device.
Apple postpones mass production of foldable MacBook model
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Kuo says that his latest market research indicates that Apple has canceled the 20.25-inch display design for the rumored foldable MacBook, adding that the company will instead launch the device with an 18.8-inch panel. In May, Kuo predicted that Apple was considering both display sizes, resulting in 13-inch and 14-inch laptops when folded.
Foldable MacBook Investigation Update: Mass Production Significantly Delayed
1. Final screen size spec confirmed at 18.8 inches. Apple has canceled the 20.25-inch design.
2. Due to technical challenges with the display and mechanics, the assembly mass production schedule is… https://t.co/mPviHVeK0x— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 22, 2024
According to Kuo, the mass production of the foldable MacBook model has been delayed after the company faced technical issues with the display and mechanical components. While mass production was previously expected to begin in the first half of 2026, the analyst says it could happen in late 2027 or 2028.
No sign of Apple’s foldable iPad rumors
While Apple’s foldable MacBook is expected to debut in the coming years, Kuo said that at the time of his latest inquiry, there was no information about a previously rumored foldable iPad model. Previous reports suggested that Apple is working on a foldable version of its tablet that the company could launch in 2025.
The analyst didn’t rule out the possibility of a foldable iPad model, but the lack of visibility into the supply chain investigation means it’s unlikely to launch in the near future. Kuo also speculates that other market analysts may have referred to the foldable MacBook as a foldable iPad, which could have led to confusion about the two devices.
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