Apple’s upcoming foldable-display MacBook, set for 2026, will feature an 18.76-inch screen, down from the originally planned 20.25 inches. Analyst Ross Young confirmed the change, aligning with earlier reports from Ming-Chi Kuo. The new size will make the device more comparable to the 13-inch MacBook Air rather than the 15-inch model. The shift raises questions about macOS needing touch support and the replacement of the physical keyboard and trackpad.
Apple is reportedly developing an all-screen foldable MacBook, now expected to launch in 2026, a year earlier than previously anticipated. The device may feature an 18.8-inch or 20.3-inch display and will likely include an M5-series chip. High design specifications for a crease-free display and hinge are expected to result in a high starting price.
Renders of the potential Galaxy Z Flip 6 reveal a refined design with minimal hardware changes compared to its predecessor, featuring a 3.4-inch cover screen, 6.7-inch main display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, upgraded dual rear cameras, improved hinge system, and a less noticeable crease on the foldable display. The device is also rumored to come in a new mint color.
StackSocial is offering a foldable 6.8-inch touchscreen display for $96, allowing users to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to older vehicles, providing a safer and more convenient way to access in-car entertainment and connectivity features. The device supports both CarPlay and Android Auto, features Bluetooth and aux jack connectivity, and includes a built-in FM transmitter. The deal, which saves 40% off the original price, offers a cost-effective and easy-to-install alternative to traditional head units, but potential buyers should act quickly as the offer may end without warning.
Samsung showcased new folding display concepts at CES 2024, including the In&Out Flip, a flip-style foldable with a 360-degree folding display, and the Rollable Flex, a device with a rollable display that can expand up to five times its original size. These innovations aim to offer thinner smartphone form factors and provide a lot of screen space in a compact form factor, potentially enticing traditional smartphone users to switch to foldable devices. While the concepts are impressive, their practicality and durability remain to be seen, but they offer a glimpse into Samsung Display's future technology.
Apple is reportedly collaborating with Samsung to develop a 20-inch foldable MacBook and tablet hybrid device. While there is no official confirmation from Samsung, the company's executive mentioned at an event that Samsung Display is working on foldable display technology for Apple. However, it may take some time for Samsung to meet Apple's standards for foldable displays. Reports suggest that a foldable MacBook could be expected in 2026. Apple's history of implementing new technology suggests that it may enter the foldables market once the technology has matured. A foldable tablet-laptop hybrid that combines iPadOS and macOS could be a potential innovation from Apple.
Samsung has confirmed that it is working on developing a large foldable screen for Apple, potentially for use in a MacBook. The Korean tech giant aims to improve its foldable display technology to meet Apple's standards and attract the company to the foldable device market. Samsung is focusing on addressing issues related to crease visibility and panel durability. Industry analysts suggest that Apple may announce its first foldable laptop powered by Samsung Display technologies in 2025 and release the device in 2026.
A review unit of the Google Pixel Fold failed after just four days of use, with the display breaking down and a white gradient growing across the screen. The issue appears to be caused by debris entering a small exposed strip of the OLED panel not protected by film or flexible ultra-thin glass. The "fold flat" design of the Pixel Fold could exacerbate the issue, making it more vulnerable than other foldable devices. The incident raises concerns about the robustness of foldable displays, which are designed to be flexible and not as thick or strong as glass covering regular smartphones.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5's foldable display will reportedly have the same brightness as its predecessor, the Z Fold 4, at 1,200 nits. However, the device will feature a newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, an improved hinge, and a lighter body. The camera system and battery are expected to remain the same as the Z Fold 4. The Z Fold 5 is set to be unveiled on July 27.
