Apple's Foldable Laptop: Expected 2026 Launch

According to foreign media reports, Apple's highly anticipated foldable-screen laptop is reportedly set to launch in 2026 at the earliest.

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Apple's Foldable Laptop: Expected 2026 Launch

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