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Foldable MacBook-iPad Hybrid Device Likely to Run macOS, Analyst Says

Yesterday, analyst Jeff Pu said Apple's first two foldable devices will enter mass production in the second half of 2026. Today, he provided some additional details about these devices, which are expected to launch in 2026 or 2027.

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In a research note with investment firm GF Securities, Pu said the two devices will include a foldable iPhone with a 7.8-inch inner display, along with a larger foldable device with an 18.8-inch display. He described the larger foldable as a MacBook-iPad hybrid, and he believes that the device will likely run macOS, rather than iPadOS.

This is a very bold prediction, as it implies that the 18.8-inch foldable device could end up being a touch-screen Mac. In his Power On newsletter over the weekend, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that Apple's rumored design changes coming with iOS 19 and macOS 16 should set the stage for new hardware designs, including "foldable devices and touch-screen Macs." However, there have not been any rumors indicating that a touch-screen Mac will launch as early as next year, so some skepticism is warranted for the time being.

Pu does cite a recent report from The Wall Street Journal as the basis for some of his foldable information, so it is possible that his macOS prediction is simply based on that report having said that the 18.8-inch device is "intended to serve as a laptop." But, until we hear otherwise, we can dream about the intriguing possibility of a touch-screen Mac.

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Top Rated Comments

It’s always something Avatar
21 months ago
I guess I would have to see a three to five year old foldable without screen damage at the crease before I would believe they can pull that off. 🤷‍♂️ 🧐
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
chars1ub0w Avatar
21 months ago
macOS is a dream. iPadOS is more likely. But why can't it run both, let the user choose which one?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
21 months ago

How would one type on this without looking at the keys?
Very poorly
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
rp2011 Avatar
21 months ago
I'm picturing running my Apple pencil across the screen ..till, whoah, I hit the crease, and the pencil goes flying. Then, the foldable goes flying after it.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
21 months ago
Okay, now I want it.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ThailandToo Avatar
21 months ago
Why not let current M-series iPad Pros run MacOS then???? I know some hate the idea, but I am saying let me choose. I could see Apple implementing something for power users that allows them to run MacOS in laptop mode, but Apple seems bent on forcing iPadOS on all of us for some reason. I just don’t see this as feasible. I really want an iPad Pro 11” device that folds down four ways into my pocket and I can use as an iPad, iPhone or Mac. It ain’t happening soon, but don’t say never.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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