Druti Banerjee, Pune
Only a small number of companies are developing laptops with foldable displays, compared to several others that are developing foldable smartphones. The two main manufacturers of laptops with foldable displays are Asus and Lenovo. But far sooner than most people would anticipate, Apple is reported to join them with a MacBook that sports a folding display. It is in discussions with suppliers of displays and aiming for a two to three-year release window.
According to a recent Business Korea article, Apple is reportedly in talks with display manufacturers about creating the first MacBook with a foldable display. The foldable MacBook is anticipated to be unveiled as soon as 2025. The anticipated official debut is expected to take place in 2026, at which point interested clients will be able to purchase the new product.
According to the report, Apple’s plans to compete in the foldable laptop industry will help the stagnant display market. The display divisions of Samsung and LG will probably wind up providing foldable display panels to the Cupertino-based tech behemoth. From 2025 to 2026, Samsung Display will invest 4.1 trillion Won (about USD 3.1 billion) on the production of 8.6-generation OLED display panels. Additionally, LG Display has plans to invest in the manufacturing of mid-size OLED displays, including those for tablet PCs.
Apple previously revealed its plans to create a 20-inch foldable OLED display panel. This raised the possibility that the first folding MacBook will have a 20.25-inch display when opened. When folded, it should have a 15.3-inch display. According to reports, the tablet supports detachable keyboards and has an on-screen keyboard. About everything that is known about the foldable MacBook’s specifications is as follows.
It’s crucial to remember that Apple has a reputation for taking its sweet time before delivering goods with cutting-edge technologies and design concepts. This is the reason why, despite Samsung, Apple’s arch-rival, and many other players delivering foldable smartphones for years, we still do not have a foldable iPhone. Even the announcement of its first ever augmented reality headset, the Vision Pro, took a long time.
Being skeptical of rumors that Apple would release a foldable MacBook as early as 2025 or 2026. The reason for this is that a variety of factors can have an impact on a product’s development and release cycles.