Apple seems to have dropped plans for a highly anticipated folding all-screen MacBook Pro. Display analysts at Omdia say that the device appears to be off the table, though it’s unclear whether it was canceled entirely or simply reworked into another form.
Where the rumors stood
The idea of an all-screen folding MacBook Pro first gained traction in 2022, when whispers suggested Apple might launch one in 2026. It was meant to be a laptop with a continuous, foldable display covering the whole chassis—no hinge dividing keyboard and screen.
What Omdia discovered
In a September 3 report, analysts at Omdia claimed that the all-screen folding MacBook Pro project has been abandoned. Alongside that, they suggest another OLED-based MacBook Pro variant—expected in the near future—could also be jeopardized.
The report also mentions a planned 13.8-inch OLED MacBook, positioned between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines, expected in 2029. It could be a “bridge product”, helping Apple test OLED production scale and consumer demand.
That said, Omdia’s reputation is mixed. While its panel-industry insight is usually solid, its track record on Apple product predictions has been spotty. Display panels in Apple’s supply chain are often repurposed or reallocated, so what looks like one device might end up in another during manufacturing.
Origins and repeated leaks
Most of what has been reported comes from another publication, which has circulated mention of the folding all-screen MacBook Pro repeatedly over time. But no strong corroboration has emerged outside those leaks.
The rumors had suggested a 2026 debut for the folding design, making its apparent cancellation or postponement significant for Apple’s roadmap—especially in the context of OLED adoption across its notebook lineup.
What this means: Apple may be rethinking whether a foldable form factor makes sense for a laptop, focusing instead on more incremental shifts like OLED across its existing designs. The 2029 OLED intermediate MacBook could be a test of a lighter transition rather than a radical redesign. Whether the folding concept is truly dead—or just delayed—remains to be seen.
Analysis: The folding all-screen MacBook Pro had become a symbol of Apple’s most ambitious laptop engineering. Its cancellation—or step back—suggests priorities are shifting. Apple might be trading wow factor for more manageable advances: OLED screens, thinner chassis, improved silicon. The coming years will show whether foldable laptops make sense, or if they remain niche. Keep an eye on 2029—it might tell where Apple is headed with display tech and form factor innovation.
