According to the latest rumors, Apple may revise its strategy It was decided to cancel plans for two specific models. This is actually a MacBook with foldable display and a MacBook Pro equipped with a larger OLED screen. Obviously, we made it clear that this is unofficial information and should be treated with caution pending more specific details.
Canceled projects
Omdia reported this information in a new research note. Apparently, Apple has given up on developing a MacBook with a large foldable display. There have been previous rumors that the project is beyond its original 2026 production window. The device is described as A large foldable iPadthe diagonal length will be between 16.1 and 18 inches when opened.
The second model to be canceled will be MacBook with OLED display Diagonal length ranges from 14.4 to 16.1 inches. The device will occupy the mid-range of the range, positioned between the current MacBook Pro and models with folding displays. With the cancellation of these two projects, Therefore, the range between 14.3 and 16.3 inches should continue to be covered From the MacBook Pro series.
However, Omdia pointed out that Apple’s strategy of introducing OLED displays into the entire range of MacBooks and iPads will not change. The company would rather review which products will be equipped with the technology and which OLED solutions will be used. On the contrary, a New 13.8-inch MacBook with OLED displayLTPO+ backplane, integrated camera and color filter packaging technology under the panel. The device should sit between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro OLED models with LCD displays, thus occupying a new segment in the series.
However, the new 14.3- and 16.3-inch OLED MacBook Pro should represent high-end products in the future product line and are expected to be available in the second half of 2026 to early 2027.
Mini-LED until 2028
According to Omdia, MacBook Pro with mini-LED display can Remain on the market until at least 2028even after the OLED version comes out. Therefore, the two technologies should coexist for several years, allowing Apple to Also keeps models in the catalog for easier access Compared to future OLED configurations.
On the basis of this choice, there will also be financial considerations. added The cost of memory and other components In fact, completely replacing current models with OLED solutions will become more complex, while OLED solutions will inevitably be more expensive.
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Therefore, the new roadmap will allow Apple to gradually expand the use of OLED without immediately abandoning mini-LED technology. In the meantime, keep in mind that Apple will announce its new products on September 9, including its first foldable iPhone.
