Apple is working on folding screens for iPads and MacBooks
Foldable iPads and MacBooks. They may still sound very futuristic, but Apple is working on it. That’s according to the latest rumours.
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Rumor: foldable iPads and MacBooks on the way
Folding screens are becoming more and more accessible. Samsung has been making its foldable Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip smartphones for years now. More and more manufacturers are venturing into futuristic technology. According to The Elec Apple is working with LG on folding screens, which are intended for future iPads and MacBooks.
The source states that LG will soon deliver brand new 17-inch folding 4K OLED screens to HP, intended for a foldable notebook. LG’s expertise in folding OLED displays has grown significantly in recent years. HP isn’t the only company to benefit from this; Apple is also partnering with LG. The manufacturers are working on folding screens for future iPads and MacBooks.
The screens are said to be made of ultra-thin glass. As a result, the screens are also relatively scratch-resistant. Because folding screens are flexible and therefore quite ‘soft’, scratch resistance is a problem for many competitors. ‘s message The Elec corresponds to previous statements of well-known tasty Ross Young† According to him, Apple is working on all screen-notebooks with folding 20 inch screens.
An iPad and a MacBook in one?
According to young these foldable notebooks could represent an entirely new product category for Apple. This category consists of products that can be used in several ways. Think of an iPad and a MacBook in one, depending on how the screen is folded.
It is not yet known when we will see the first foldable devices from Apple. According to multiple rumors, this won’t be before 2025 – chances are we’ll have to be patient until 2026 or 2027. There are also rumors of a foldable iPhone. Details on this are still very scarce.
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