Apple is accelerating work on its foldable devices, including a 20.3-inch MacBook and a foldable iPhone, as per a new investor note by Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, which was reported by 9to5Mac. The analyst also stated that the mass production of the 20.3 inch foldable device and release in the year 2026 or 2027. Meanwhile, mass production of the foldable iPhone is likely to begin in late 2026.
The analyst stated that Apple’s foldable devices will make a new lineup for the company which will be targeted towards the ‘ultra-high end market’. Moreover, Pu also stated that Apple is exploring 2 screen sizes for its new foldable iPhones: 7.9 inch and 8.3 inch.
Previously, analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo had also shared that Apple is working on a 20.3 inch foldable MacBook but stated that the device may launch sometime in 2027. Moreover, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurnman had also shared that Apple is “exploring a dual-screen, foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid.”
Moreover, a recent report by Patently Apple, has revealed that Apple had filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last October for a hinge that will be used in foldable devices. The patent showcases that Apple’s foldable may offer a greater range of motion than any other mass market product by folding both inwards and outwards.
The patent, however, maintains a deliberately broad wording which entails that ensures that the patented hinge could be applied to phones, laptops, tablets or other portable electronics.
In other news, Apple is holding its ‘Let Loose’ Event on May 7 where the company could bring some much needed upgrades to its iPad lineup. The Tim Cook led company is likely to introduce its first ever M4 chipset with the iPad Pro variant which could also get upgraded with an OLED display. Meanwhile, the iPad Air version could get a bigger 12.9-inch screen, hitherto reserved for the Pro lineup.
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Published: 06 May 2024, 11:07 AM IST
