What to know
- Apple’s first foldable device faces delays, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
- Apple appears to be facing technical challenges, display and mechanical components cited as reasons.
- Launch timeline pushed back until 2027 or 2028, potentially affecting Apple’s entry into foldable market.
Tech giant Apple’s much-anticipated foray into the world of foldable devices has hit a roadblock. According to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company’s first foldable device is facing delays due to technical hurdles.
Kuo, known for his accurate predictions about Apple products, revealed that the company is grappling with challenges related to the device’s display and mechanical components. These issues have forced Apple to push back its launch timeline, until 2027 or even early 2028, potentially affecting its entry into the competitive foldable market.
Foldable MacBook survey update – mass production delayed significantly
1. Final display size spec confirmed at 18.8 inches. Apple has canceled the 20.25-inch design.
2. Due to technical challenges with the display and mechanical, the assembly mass production schedule has been… https://t.co/mPviHVeK0x— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 22, 2024
Kuo also has reason to suspect that the foldable device won’t be an iPhone or iPad but rather a foldable MacBook.
The news comes as a disappointment to Apple enthusiasts who have been eagerly awaiting the company’s take on foldable technology. While competitors like Google, Samsung, and Huawei have already released multiple generations of foldable smartphones, Apple has been taking its time to perfect its offering.
Apple was earlier rumored to be moving ahead with its foldable phone and was expected to release it as early as 2026. Not so anymore.
Despite the setback, industry experts believe that Apple’s cautious approach may ultimately lead to a more refined product. The company has a history of entering markets later but with more polished devices that often set new standards.
As the tech world watches and waits, it remains to be seen how this delay will impact Apple’s strategy in the evolving foldable device landscape. For now, fans of the brand will have to exercise patience as Apple works to overcome these technical challenges.
The race for foldable supremacy continues, with Apple now facing an unexpected hurdle in its quest to redefine the smartphone experience once again.
