Apple scraps plans for two MacBook models, Omdia says

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has officially scrapped its development plans for a large foldable MacBook as well as a separate mid-sized MacBook model featuring an OLED display, according to industry data from research firm Omdia. The abandoned foldable notebook project was widely anticipated in supply chain reports and had been projected to measure between 16.1 inches and 18 inches when fully unfolded. The cancellation marks a strategic shift in Apple's long-term hardware roadmap, indicating technical or commercial challenges in bringing foldable and next-generation display form factors to its computing line. Market analysts often view foldable personal computers as a potential growth catalyst to spur upgrade cycles in the mature premium laptop sector. While display supply chain partners may face headwinds from the canceled orders, Apple is expected to refocus resources on its existing core Mac lineup and next-generation silicon iterations. The move could delay Apple's competitive entry into the emerging foldable computing device category, where several Windows-based PC manufacturers have already introduced commercial hardware.