By Nikki Main, Science Reporter for Dailymail.com
Published: 16:47 EDT, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 16:47 EDT, 22 August 2024
Apple has faced setbacks in releasing a long-awaited device, the foldable MacBook, due to technical challenges. Originally set for a 2025 launch, it has been postponed to early 2026 or possibly as late as 2028.
The innovative laptop is designed to function as both a notebook with an on-screen keyboard when folded and a monitor with an external keyboard when unfolded. However, issues with the 18.8-inch touch-screen display and mechanical components have caused delays.
Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple had to scrap a planned 20.25-inch display design due to production delays. Users have expressed concerns about typing on an on-screen keyboard, but Apple is exploring solutions like haptic feedback to simulate real key presses.
Despite competitors releasing similar products, including foldable phones, Apple is taking its time to ensure quality and reliability. The foldable iPhone, initially expected in two years, is also facing delays due to technical issues like screen creasing.
Overall, Apple is prioritizing product excellence over rushed releases, keeping consumers eagerly anticipating their innovative devices.
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Vocabulary List:
- Setbacks /ˈsɛt.bæks/ (noun): Difficulties or obstacles that hinder progress.
- Innovative /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/ (adjective): Introducing new ideas or methods; original and creative in thinking.
- Postponed /pəʊstˈpəʊnd/ (verb): Delayed or scheduled for a later time.
- Concerns /kənˈsɜrnz/ (noun): Worries or anxieties about a situation or an issue.
- Reliability /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ (noun): The quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well.
- Exploring /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ (verb): Investigating or searching out for new information or solutions.
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