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Apple is reportedly working on a foldable version of its MacBook in California, but recent updates suggest technical issues could significantly delay the launch. Renowned TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant could delay the launch of its foldable MacBook by more than a year. This is mainly due to problems with the device components. Additionally, there have already been rumors of a foldable iPad scheduled for release in 2025, but Ko said no information about the product is currently available. In a recent post on Instead, the company is now expected to opt for an 18.8-inch screen. In May, Kuo speculated that Apple was considering both sizes and that the laptop could feature 13-inch and 14-inch displays. But Apple's progress on the foldable MacBook has stalled and production has been slowed by the complexity of the display and mechanical components. The production schedule for the foldable MacBook was originally scheduled to begin mass production in the first half of 2026, but has now been extended to the end of 2027 and possibly even 2028.

A foldable MacBook is still a long way off, but Kuo's latest analysis didn't reveal any new details about the previously rumored foldable iPad. Previous reports suggested that Apple plans to launch a foldable tablet by 2025, but the lack of updates in the latest supply chain study means the tablet could launch in the near future. Ko did not completely rule out the possibility of a foldable iPad, but noted that its launch in 2025 is uncertain due to a lack of clear indicators from the supply chain. He also pointed out that there may be confusion among market analysts who confused the foldable MacBook with the foldable iPad, which I believe was due to different reports about the two different devices.