Apple would be secretly working two years ago on a 20-inch folding device according to leaks. Here we tell you all the details.
Foldable devices are becoming more and more prevalent on the market, so much so that it recently came to light that Manzana could be working on one. Although there is still no official confirmation from the company, a new hybrid between iPad and MacBook could come to market.
These rumors arose thanks to leaks from Mark Gurmann, a Bloomberg journalist who is notable for his leaks about Apple. As reported by gurman on the website, Manzana would work on a device 20 inches which would be a folding hybrid between a iPad and a MackBook and not on a smartphone. This would leave us with a part of the screen with a “monitor” function while the lower part fulfills the role of a keyboard.
This device also has the possibility of being used without the virtual keyboard, that is, without folding the screen. In this way it would become a iPad gigantic with the possibility of using it full screen, as well as folding it for better portability. In case the virtual keyboard is a nuisance, gurman clarifies that a detachable physical keyboard can be a good option.
Continuing the rumours, this foldable device project has been in development for 2 years. Anyway, from Manzana They have not yet confirmed or denied this information, perhaps we could get excited about having news soon, although we do not know that.
To have a reference of the work that, according to gurmanmakes Manzanawe can compare this new device with the ThinkPad X1 Fold. This is a device created by lenovo at the end of 2020, although with a smaller size than that of Manzanasince the ThinkPad X1 Fold it is only 13.3 inches. To have another similar folding model, you can see the new Zenbook 17 Fold OLED that ASUS presented at the ESC of this year.
Obviously we still do not know anything about the launch date of this product, nor about its officialization. From the note of Bloomberg, gurman mentions the rumors given by Ross Young, Analyst at Display Supply Chain Consultants. Young claims that this device it would not arrive until 2026 or later, although there is still nothing official.