Apple’s foldable MacBook production pushed to 2028, no new info on foldable iPad: Kuo

Additionally, while there have been previous rumors of a foldable iPad slated for release in 2025, Kuo stated that there is currently no information available about this product.

In a recent post on X, Kuo shared information from his latest market survey, revealing that Apple has scrapped plans for a 20.25-inch display option for the rumored foldable MacBook. Instead, the company is now expected to opt for an 18.8-inch screen. Back in May, Kuo had speculated that Apple was considering these two 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, with production now delayed due to complications with the display and mechanical components. Originally projected to enter mass production in the first half of 2026, the production timeline for the foldable MacBook could now stretch to late 2027 or even 2028.

While the foldable MacBook is still on the horizon, Kuo’s recent analysis found no new details regarding the previously rumored foldable iPad. Previous reports suggested that Apple planned to introduce a foldable version of its tablet by 2025, but the lack of updates from the latest supply chain study casts doubt on the likelihood of that release in the near future.

Kuo didn’t completely rule 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 there might have been some confusion among market analysts, who might have confused the foldable MacBook with a foldable iPad, leading to mixed reports about the two distinct devices.

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Published: August 22, 2024, 4:30 PM IST