At a time when portable computers with a foldable screen are already a reality in manufacturers with Windows, the question remains: what about Apple, when will a foldable MacBook come out? The question is answered through the analyzes of Ming-Chi Kuo, one of Apple's most respected analysts.
According to what the analyst writes in a post on the social network X, mass production of this product should only happen in 2027. Kuo states that it is a foldable MacBook with a 20-inch screen. Remember that this is the biggest ever seen on a branded laptop.
I've been asked several times recently whether Apple plans to mass-produce a foldable iPhone or iPad in 2025 or 2026. My latest investigation shows that Apple's only foldable product with a clear development schedule is the MacBook with a 20.3″ display and expected to be mass-produced in 2027. –Recently, I've received many inquiries about whether Apple plans to mass-produce the…
— Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) March 7, 2024
The expectation surrounding the foldable MacBook exists because of its ability to fold, but also because of the potential to offer an experience of greater portability vs. usefulness to its users. The foldable format allows for superior portability and also the possibility of having a generously sized screen. It is a product for creative professionals, designers and anyone who benefits from a larger workspace.
iPhone and foldable iPad have no launch date
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, this MacBook is, for now, the only foldable product with a clear development schedule from Apple. This information suggests that the company may focus all its efforts on optimizing this product before exploring other foldable device possibilities, such as the iPad or iPhone.
The credibility of rumors about the foldable MacBook is reinforced by sources such as MacRumors, The Elec, and Ross Young, who align their predictions with Kuo's. Even though it is based on speculation, the consistency of the information points to a great possibility of this project being implemented.
The launch of a foldable MacBook on the market could be an important milestone for Apple and the portable device industry. We know that if there is any brand capable of turning a previously unpopular concept into a success, it is Apple.