Apple Ready To Release Folding Devices In 2027, This Is The Complete Leak

MacBook Fold, one of the innovations Apple is developing (photo: dock. appleinsider)

JAKARTA - Apple is reportedly developing a device with a folding screen, which includes iPhone Fold, iPad, to MacBook. Although there has been no official confirmation, various patents and rumors circulating suggest that the company is seriously exploring the technology.

Apple is reportedly considering two designs for its foldable iPhone. One of the most likely to be released is the iPhone Flip, a clamphell phone that has hinges on its short section, similar to a classic flip phone before the smartphone era.

The iPhone Flip is said to carry a large foldable screen to a smaller one, making it easier to put in a pocket. With specifications similar to the flagship model at that time, the iPhone Flip is likely to be a solution for users who want a larger screen in a concise form.

The main challenge for Apple is the thickness of the device when folded. The company wants to make sure that when folded, the iPhone Flip doesn't get too thick to reduce user comfort.

In addition to the Flip model, Apple is also rumored to have developed another concept, namely the iPhone Fold'cell phone that can be opened into a tablet. Thus, users can have a device the size of an iPhone when it is closed, but get a screen as big as a mini iPad when it opens.

This concept will allow Apple to offer a large screen experience without having to carry a separate tablet. However, problems such as device thickness when closed and screen folding are still the main challenges that must be overcome before the product is completely ready to launch.

Apple is predicted to release the fastest iPhone Fold in 2027. The company is said to have been working with LG Display since 2022 to develop this folding screen technology.

MacBook Fold

Not only cell phones and tablets, Apple is also reportedly developing a MacBook Fold, a laptop with a fully foldable screen. Different from ordinary MacBooks that have separate screens and keyboards, the MacBook Fold is predicted to come with a flexible screen covering the entire interior of the device.

This concept allows the MacBook Fold to be used in a variety of modes, including full-screen tablets, dual-screens, or even half-screen modes serving as virtual keyboards. The most likely model developed has a screen about 20 inches when it opens, with a smaller option of about 18 inches.

However, the biggest challenge for the MacBook Fold is its operating system. If you use macOS, Apple needs to optimize this system to be more compatible with the touch screen. There is also the possibility that Apple will develop a new operating system specifically for its foldable devices.

Rumors about Apple's foldable device have been circulating since 2019, but there is no certainty when this product will actually be released. Some predictions say that Apple will select its foldable screen supplier by 2025, with the launch of its first product in 2027.

However, like Apple's habit of delivering innovations, companies are likely to wait until foldable screen technology is completely mature before releasing products that are ready for use by consumers. Until now, various leaks have continued to emerge, but there is no certainty about the official name of this Apple foldable device even though there is speculation that this product can be called the Apple Fold.

Apple doesn't seem in a hurry to release foldable devices, as the company wants to make sure its products are free from problems such as device thickness, display folding, and resilience in long-term use. If the latest rumors are true, we could see Apple's first foldable device in the next two to three years.