Apple’s 20.3-Inch Foldable MacBook Is The Only Product That Reportedly Has A Development Schedule, But Don’t Expect It Soon

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Apple has a decent foldable product portfolio in the works, but when it comes to an actual launch, many reports talk about varying timelines. However, one analyst believes that a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook is the only one that has a clear development schedule in sight, and while that is a positive sign, the drawback is that consumers who are waiting for such a product have to wait an exceptionally long time.

Analyst estimates that Apple’s foldable MacBook will not launch before 2027

A foldable MacBook is said to have been in development previously, but then again, so has a foldable iPhone. Eventually, Apple will have to enter this category, but since the technology giant has a propensity to adopt the latest standards significantly later than the competition, it is unsurprising to learn from Ming-Chi Kuo that the foldable MacBook is not slated to arrive before 2027. Fortunately, the analyst points out that the 20.3-inch machine has a proper development schedule, suggesting that Apple is working behind closed doors to ensure that this product materializes.

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Earlier, it was reported that Apple is working on multiple foldable iPhone prototypes, but a few reasons why the company has been hesitant to enter the market are durability issues, not to mention the obvious design blemishes such as that visible crease when the device is completely unfolded, and of course, the high pricing. We expect the foldable MacBook to be plagued by similar problems, so the Cupertino firm is reportedly taking its sweet time with a launch. Several laptop makers are experimenting with unique form factors, with ASUS recently having announced a dual-screen Zenbook Duo that can operate in various orientations to increase productivity.

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