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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 

Notably, the patent keeps its wording deliberately broad. The hinge described could apply to phones, tablets, laptops, or other portable electronics. However, if a foldable iPhone does become a reality, Apple might prioritize a clamshell format before experimenting with a book-style design.

Alternatively, we might even see a foldable tablet/laptop hybrid emerge, which would make sense considering how close the latest iPads and MacBooks are in terms of their internal specs and pricing

 

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Published: 06 May 2024, 11:07 AM IST

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