{"id":52815,"date":"2025-03-18T14:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T13:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=52815"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:34:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T13:34:33","slug":"foldable-macbook-ipad-hybrid-device-to-be-released-with-macos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/rumors\/faltbares-macbook-ipad-hybridgeraet-soll-mit-macos-erscheinen","title":{"rendered":"Foldable MacBook-iPad hybrid device to be released with macOS"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to analyst reports, Apple is working on its first foldable devices. Mass production is expected to begin in the second half of 2026. One of these devices could be an 18.8-inch MacBook-iPad hybrid, possibly running macOS. This would be a notable step, given Apple's history of opposing touchscreen Macs. The information comes from Jeff Pu, an analyst at GF Securities, who bases his predictions on research and reports, including from the Wall Street Journal. If Apple does indeed develop such a device, it could fundamentally change the way we use MacBooks and iPads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foldable displays are no longer just an experiment. Samsung, Lenovo, and other manufacturers have already launched models. Apple has so far held back, although patents and concepts continue to surface. If the company does indeed introduce a foldable device in 2026 or 2027, it would be a clear indication that Apple intends to establish a new product category. So far, Apple has relied on iPadOS for its iPads and macOS for its Macs, without fully merging the two platforms. A MacBook-iPad hybrid with a touchscreen and macOS could dissolve this strict separation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A foldable MacBook or a large iPad?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jeff Pu is talking about two foldable Apple devices. The first would be a foldable iPhone with a 7.8-inch internal display. The second device would be a foldable laptop with an 18.8-inch display. It is said to be designed as a hybrid between a MacBook and an iPad. The choice of operating system would be crucial. Pu believes the larger device will run macOS. This would be a significant departure from Apple's previous strategy. MacBooks currently do not have touchscreens because Apple has optimized macOS for mouse and keyboard inputs. If that were to change, Apple would have to adapt its operating system. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that iOS 19 and macOS 16 could introduce new designs to better support future hardware. This could include foldable devices and Macs with touchscreens. However, there is no indication that Apple will launch a touchscreen Mac as early as 2025 (via\u00a0GF Securities<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n