Apple is accelerating work on its foldable devices, including a 20.3-inch MacBook and a foldable iPhone, according to a new investor note from Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, reported by 9to5Mac. The analyst also stated that mass production of the 20.3-inch foldable device will arrive in 2026 or 2027. Meanwhile, mass production of the foldable iPhone is expected to begin in late 2026.
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The analyst stated that Apple's foldable devices will be a new product line for the company, aimed at the “ultra-high-end market”. Pu also stated that Apple is exploring two screen sizes for its new foldable iPhones: 7.9 inches and 8.3 inches.
Previously, analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo had also reported that Apple is working on a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook, but stated that the device may not hit the market until 2027. Bloomberg's Mark Gurnman also recently claimed that Apple is “exploring a dual-screen technology.” , foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid”.
Additionally, a recent report from Patently Apple revealed that Apple 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 shows that Apple's foldable tablet could offer a greater range of motion than any other mass-market product by folding both inwards and outwards.
However, the patent is deliberately broad, meaning that the patented hinge can be applied to phones, laptops, tablets or other portable electronics.
Apple will introduce a new iPad series on May 7:
In other news, Apple is holding its 'Let Loose' event on May 7, where the company could add some much-needed upgrades to its iPad range. The Tim Cook-led company is likely to introduce its first M4 chipset with the iPad Pro variant, which can also be upgraded with an OLED display. Meanwhile, the iPad Air version could get a larger 12.9-inch screen, which was previously reserved for the Pro range.
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Published: May 6, 2024 11:07 AM IST