Apple's foldable MacBook could be the first touchscreen laptop with macOS

Analyst Jeff Pu said that mass production of Apple's first foldable devices could begin in mid-2026. They are expected to be released in 2026 or 2027.

Here's What We Know

One of the devices will be a foldable iPhone with a 7.8-inch screen, and the other will be a larger device with an 18.8-inch screen.

This larger device is described as a combination of a MacBook and an iPad. Pu thinks it will run on macOS, not iPadOS.

This is an interesting speculation, as it could mean that the 18.8-inch foldable device will be a touchscreen Mac. Bloomberg also mentioned possible design changes in iOS 19 and macOS 16, which could form the basis for new devices, including touchscreen Macs.

This information is based on a report by The Wall Street Journal, which states that this larger device is "planned as a laptop". However, it is not yet clear whether this device will run macOS.

According to a study by Barclays analyst Tim Long, Apple's first foldable iPhone could cost around $2,300. The smartphone could become the most expensive iPhone in the company's history. The foldable iPhone could cost $2,299, which is almost twice as expensive as the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Its basic version starts at $1199.

Kuo also said that the foldable iPhone will have a 7.8-inch internal and 5.5-inch external screen, two rear and one front cameras, a Touch ID button and a large capacity battery. The body will be made of titanium, and the hinge will be made of titanium and steel. Mass production will begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Source: MacRumors