Apple plans to merge the Mac and iPad into a revolutionary 19-inch foldable device, expected to be released in 2028.
The device aims to combine the versatility of a tablet with the power of a laptop, featuring a crease-free display that unfolds to the size of two iPad Pros side by side.
This integration blurs the distinction between iPadOS and macOS, offering a seamless hybrid user experience.
Future iPads and Macs are projected to have touch screens with vibrant OLED displays, run the same apps, and feature similar user interfaces, with differing form factors.
Touch will remain the primary input method for iPads, while keyboards and trackpads will be secondary. For Macs, keyboards and trackpads will be primary.
Apple plans to introduce a 19-inch touch-screen foldable product in 2028, merging the two devices together.
MacDailyNews suggests a concept where users could attach their iPad to a macOS-powered keyboard/trackpad/base unit to create a portable Mac.
This concept aims to eliminate the need to carry separate iPad Pros and MacBooks by utilizing the iPad Pro's screen in conjunction with the Mac base unit.
Customers could purchase the Mac base unit separately or as part of a package with a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
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