Apple | Report: MacBook Pro 20″ in the works – as a foldable concept | News | macbook

Although several reports have said that Apple has at least done extensive research into testing foldable iPhones, it is unlikely to be a high-priority project. However, in recent months, several sources have reported unanimously that Apple still wants to launch devices with a foldable display in the coming years. There was talk of blurring the boundaries between Mac and iPad a little further, at least when it comes to the size of the display area. Such a giant iPad should measure up to 20″, in the coming year a variant with 16″ could already be on the market. This still brings a normal display, but the 20″ version will be Apple’s first “foldable”, so the item.

MacBook Pro with continuous display
Reports, citing sources close to the industry The Elec Now that another ambitious display project has been added. Once again there is talk of a roughly 20″ display, but its use is planned for a future MacBook Pro. Since a notebook with such a large screen would be quite unwieldy, it comes as no surprise that it is a foldable concept. Instead of one A touchscreen is used instead of a conventional keyboard, which merges seamlessly into the upper part.

Folded: well-known footprint
Folded up, you would have a device with a display area of ​​around 15″ and then 20.25 inches when spread out. However, it will still be a long time before it is ready for the market, because although Apple has now entered the intensive development phase, you have to expect a four to five year period to The Elec also emphasizes that although Apple has been researching foldable iPhones, there are currently no concrete plans for this. However, as mentioned at the beginning, there could be some movement in the iPad sector. The iPad mini wants to replace Apple – and with a foldable tablet which, when folded, has approximately the same dimensions as the currently smallest iPad.