New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Apple's much-anticipated entry into the foldable device segment may face a significant delay, with a new report suggesting the company's 18.8-inch foldable product will not enter mass production in late 2026 as initially expected. The device is now unlikely to be unveiled before early 2027.

According to a research note from Jeff Pu of GF Securities, cited byMacRumors, Apple's plans for a larger foldable display have been pushed back. The delay impacts the production and potential launch timeline of what many speculate could be a foldable tablet or a new category of Mac device. The product was previously expected to begin mass production in the final quarter of 2026, but this now appears uncertain.

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