Chinese tech company Huawei just unveiled its new MateBook Fold, and it looks suspiciously like what Apple is rumored to be cooking up in its labs.
The ultra-thin foldable device features a 13-inch form factor when closed but unfolds to reveal an impressive 18-inch OLED display with 3.3K resolution and 1600 nits peak brightness. At just 7.3mm unfolded (thinner than an iPhone 16 Pro Max), it's an impressive feat of engineering that Apple fans might find themselves eyeing with envy.
What makes this launch particularly interesting is how closely it rides on the coattails of Apple's own foldable plans – or at least rumors about its ambitions. For years now, we've heard whispers about Apple working on foldable devices, and most recent reports suggest a foldable iPad/MacBook hybrid with a screen around 18-20 inches could arrive by 2027.
Huawei's version features some clever touches, like a "water drop" hinge allowing the device to open at various angles and an on-screen keyboard activated by placing eight fingers on the display. The MateBook Fold is currently only available in China, and cashes in at around $3,330.
While Apple continues its characteristically secretive development process, Huawei has already put a product on shelves that embodies what some believe Apple is aiming for. Is this a case of Huawei beating Apple at its own game, or simply rushing to market with a concept Apple is meticulously perfecting? Either way, the foldable hybrid future suddenly feels a lot closer.
Thursday August 28, 2025 4:08 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
An iPhone 17 announcement is a dead cert for September 2025 – Apple has already sent out invites for an "Awe dropping" event on Tuesday, September 9 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. The timing follows Apple's trend of introducing new iPhone models annually in the fall.
At the event, Apple is expected to unveil its new-generation iPhone 17, an all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17...
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series on Tuesday, September 9, and last-minute rumors about the devices continue to surface.
The latest info comes from a leaker known as Majin Bu, who has shared alleged images of Apple's Clear Case for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, or at least replicas.
Image Credit: @MajinBuOfficial
The images show three alleged changes compared to Apple's iP...
Friday August 29, 2025 4:54 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple and Samsung have reportedly issued cease-and-desist notices to Xiaomi in India for an ad campaign that directly compares the rivals' devices to Xiaomi's products. The two companies have threatened the Chinese vendor with legal action, calling the ads "disparaging."
Ads have appeared in local print media and on social media that take pot shots at the competitors' premium offerings. One...
Monday September 1, 2025 4:35 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple will launch its new iPhone 17 series this month, and the iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to get a new design for the rear casing and the camera area. But more significant changes to the lineup are not expected until next year, when the iPhone 18 models arrive.
If you're thinking of trading in your iPhone for this year's latest, consider the following features rumored to be coming to...
Apple is preparing to release iOS 18.7 for compatible iPhone models, according to evidence of the update in the MacRumors visitor logs.
We expect iOS 18.7 to be released in September, alongside iOS 26. The update will likely include fixes for security vulnerabilities, but little else.
iOS 18.7 will be one of the final updates ever released for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR,...
Biggest design overhaul since iOS 7 with Liquid Glass, plus new Apple Intelligence features and improvements to Messages, Phone, Safari, Shortcuts, and more. Developer beta available now ahead of public beta in July.
