Apple’s 18.8-inch foldable device may launch in 2027, facing competition from Huawei and Amazon. Will it be a MacBook or an iPad?
Rajat Saini
Rajat is a journalist who writes about Apple and iOS with deep technical knowledge. At MacObserver, he tracks every iOS update, new iPhone releases, and explains how new features and system changes affect users and developers. He regularly digs into iOS beta builds, tests updates on his iPhone, and looks for hidden changes and behind-the-scenes improvements.
Articles by Rajat Saini
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