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It is said that Apple is working on a folding MacBook, which is a big deal in the tech world.
What’s New About the Foldable MacBook
Apple is testing a MacBookⁿ and other devices with screens that can be folded in half. In this case, the MacBook would only have a screen and not a normal computer. The gadget could be used for two different things because it would have a single big screen that could be folded in half.
How Big and How It Looks the Foldable MacBook
It is said that the folding MacBook will have an 18.8-inch OLED monitor that can be folded up. An 18.8-inch MacBook is about the same size as a regular 13- or 14-inch MacBook when it is folded up. It is likely that a MacBook with a screen that can be folded would have an all-screen design with a virtual keyboard.
The Technology Behind the MacBook That Can Be Folded Up
It is said that Apple is working with LG Display to make an OLED display panel that can be folded up. LG Display is working on a technology that would use an ultra-thin cover glass instead of the polyimide material that current folding screens are made of⁹.
What’s Next for the Foldable MacBook
Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo says that the company is working on a 20.3-inch MacBook that can be folded up. It’s not expected to go into general production until 2027ⁿ. Researcher Ross Young, who works on displays, says that Apple will use an 18.8-inch screen for the device.
This new development shows how useful folding technology could be for laptops². Stay tuned for more news about this great event.
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