Apple May Launch Two Foldable Devices in 2026 Including an iPad 1w282a MacBook Hybrid, Suggests Analyst

Jeff Pu’s research notes to investors suggest that the purported iPad-MacBook hybrid device will be the first foldable launched by Apple in Q2 2026. 6606a

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 5 August 2024 15:01 IST

Apple May Launch Two Foldable Devices in 2026 Including an iPad-MacBook Hybrid, Suggests Analyst

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Apple is speculated to launch a foldable iPhone alongside the launch of its iPhone 18 series

Highlights

Analyst suggests Apple is developing a clamshell-style iPhone
Apple's first foldable device is speculated to launch in Q2 2026
The purported device may feature an 18.8-inch display when unfolded

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Apple has been speculated to be working on foldable devices for years now. Even though its competitors in the smartphone market, mainly Samsung and Google, have dabbled in the world of foldables, the iPhone maker seems to have remained resistant to peer pressure, focussing on bringing simpler enhancements to its iPhone models. However, a market analyst now suggests this could change soon, with Apple planning to introduce two foldable devices in 2026, the first of which could be an iPad-MacBook hybrid device.

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According to investor notes from Jeff Pu (via MacBook, featuring an 18.8-inch display when unfolded.

The other device is said to be a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

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Pu's research notes also suggest that the iPad-MacBook hybrid will be the first foldable launched by Apple in Q2 2026. While it was previously reported to enter mass production next year, the analyst claims it may not be the case anymore.

Its debut is reported to be followed by the introduction of the foldable Samsung allegedly being ed to become the primary supplier of the screens.

Notably, Apple was reported to be developing “at least” two iPhone prototypes with a clamshell design in February. At the time, it was speculated that Apple engineers had the aim of developing an iPhone that would be “as thin as current iPhone models”, but were met with constraints due to the battery and display components occupying substantial space.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Base 12GB RAM
Improved primary camera
Useful AI features
7 years of software

Bad
Expensive
Cover screen still has limited controls
Average battery life
Wired charging is still locked at 25W

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 review

Display (Primary) 6.70-inch

Cover Display 3.40-inch

Cover Resolution 720x748 pixels

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2640 pixels

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