Apple is said to have revamped its development plans for foldable devices, according to a recent investor note spotted by 9to5Mac. The Cupertino tech giant has plans to enter the foldable device space with a 20.3-inch MacBook-iPad Hybrid and a foldable iPhone.
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Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu sheds some light on Apple's roadmap to embrace the foldable technology. The giant is expected to begin mass production of a 20.3-inch foldable device in late 2025, followed by a foldable iPhone in late 2026.
Well, this isn't the first time we've heard rumors of Apple's foray into the foldable space. For a long time, we have heard rumors that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone. Previously, there were suggestions that a foldable iPhone would enter the market in 2023. However, those plans were delayed to 2025. Image courtesy: Mohit Singh/Beebom
Previously, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hinted at the development of a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook, which could make its debut sometime in 2027. Similarly, display analyst Ross Young also reported on Apple's progress with a 20-inch foldable hybrid device, which is expected to come out in the 2026 or 2027 markets. Mark Gurman also confirmed this saying that Apple is "exploring a dual-screen, foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid."