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Apple cancels development of 18-inch foldable iPad-Mac hybrid device
Apple has cancelled plans to develop a large-screen foldable iPad-Mac hybrid device, a report said. A research note by market tracker Omdia said Apple dropped a plan for a 16.1 to 18-inch foldable MacBook. The product had been widely rumoured and was once discussed as a possible 2026 launch before expectations shifted to 2028. Apple has not issued an official response.
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Apple tests 2027 iPad Pro models, seeks earlier rollout of M7 chip
Apple is testing four new iPad Pro models aimed at a spring 2027 launch, keeping 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes, a report said. It is also preparing a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro and has considered launching it as early as this year, though timing could slip to the first half of next year. Apple is also said to be seeking an earlier debut of the M7 processor in the first half of 2027, with supply constraints a potential risk to schedules.
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Apple foldable iPad may not launch, drops from roadmap
Apple’s foldable iPad may end at the internal testing stage without becoming a commercial product, a report said. Mark Gurman, described as familiar with Apple’s internal situation, said the device could remain a “strange experiment” that never sees the light of day. The report said the foldable iPad is not included in Apple’s next product roadmap, while the company is expected to prioritise a foldable iPhone and other new categories.