A few days ago, there were several reports of a foldable iPad that will be released in 2024. Famous journalist Mark Gurman immediately denied the rumor, and analyst Ross Young gave more details about the Apple calendar. According to that, The company’s first foldable device won’t be an iPad or iPhonebut a laptop.
That said, we’ve been hearing about a foldable iPhone and even a clamshell iPhone for a few years now. Other reports have even mentioned a foldable iPad for 2024, but there would be no tablets or foldable smartphones in Apple’s boxes right now.
Apple’s first foldable device will be the MacBook
Ross Young, who is generally very well informed, announced that he had heard that Apple was preparing. a MacBook Pro like no otheras it will be equipped withA huge 20.5-inch foldable display. This device was expected in 2026, but Apple would eventually plan to launch its foldable laptop in 2025.
Ross Young, like Mark Gurman, is one of the handful of people who rarely get it wrong, so Apple fans are probably We are pleased to see the American giant catching up in this segment. For example, Apple will be far from the first company to offer foldable laptops, as Asus has already launched the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Apple’s giant MacBook Pro will therefore likely be quite similar to what its competitors are currently offering. probably willlarge foldable screen that turns into a keyboard when the bottom is foldedand can be used with an external keyboard when the screen is turned on.
Obviously, it’s too early to be sure, but we think the analyst will quickly release new information about the product in the next few months, especially with regard to the product. technical specifications of the screen or hinge. Since these laptops are intended to fold and unfold more often than traditional devices, Apple will need to ensure that the hinge is strong enough to last a long time.
I’ve heard of a 20.5″ foldable laptop for 2025, but nothing about a foldable iPad for 2024. Maybe this is good PR for the hinge company…
—Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) January 31, 2023