Analyst: Apple's expected flexible MacBook release delayed until 2027-2028
Apple has significantly adjusted its plans to release a MacBook with a flexible screen. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the launch of the device has been delayed for more than a year due to technical difficulties with the display and mechanical parts. Initially, mass production was planned to start in the first half of 2026, but now it has been postponed to the end of 2027 or even 2028.
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Apple has also abandoned the idea of using a 20.25-inch foldable screen, opting instead for an 18.8-inch panel. This decision was made amidst issues with the reliability of the hinge mechanism and the visible crease on the screen at the bending point.
摺疊MacBook調查更新 - 量產時間將大幅延後：
- 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 22, 2024
1. 最終尺寸定案為18.8吋，Apple已取消20.25吋的設計。
2. 因顯示器與機構等技術挑戰，故組裝量產時間由1H26延到2027年底或2028年。
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Kuo also said that we should not expect a foldable iPad anytime soon, despite rumours of a possible release in 2025. The analyst noted that the company's current plans do not include such a device. Apple is likely to focus on developing a foldable MacBook before moving on to other devices with flexible screens.
Source: @mingchikuo
