JAKARTA – Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously predicted that the multi-fold MacBook would be rolled out in 2026, now predicts that the launch will be delayed until 2027 or 2028. Kuo also noted that the development of multi-fold iPads is still not seen in Apple’s supply chain, indicating that this product is likely to be present in a few years.
Previously, Kuo was known as one of Apple’s most trusted analysts, with strong sources of information coming from the supply chain. However, recently, his reliability has been called into question, with some predictions turning out to be just speculation. In 2023, Kuo had been confident that a doubling of the iPhone would be released in 2024, but now he sees no signs of the device being in Apple’s supply chain.
In a recent report, Kuo said that the dual MacBook will face a significant delay. Initially, mass production was scheduled for the first half of 2026, but has now been postponed to late 2027 or 2028. This delay is mainly due to technical challenges, such as complicated displays and device mechanisms.
Additionally, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, who has also been watching Apple’s product development, supports Kuo’s view. Gurman reports that the iPad twin likely won’t be released until 2027 or 2028, citing sources familiar with the project.
In the tech world, products with collateral designs like this can lead to confusion over device categories. For example, a smaller mobile device might be thought of as a collateral iPhone opened into an iPad, or as a collateral iPad into an iPhone-sized device. Similarly, a larger device might be thought of as a giant iPad, or a MacBook with a collateral screen and a clone that can be removed.
Kuo himself has acknowledged the potential for this confusion, although he still believes the interpretation is correct. However, with these varieties of speculation, it is still too early to make any definitive conclusions. Apple’s plans for 2027 or 2028 are likely still in the early stages, so a more reliable indicator of the supply chain cannot be seen.
Overall, reports of Apple’s clone should be considered highly speculative at this point. Clarity on this device will likely only emerge when Apple reaches a more advanced stage of its development, and even then, the differences between iPhones and iPhones would still be difficult to distinguish.
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