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Amazon Reportedly Developing Foldable Tablet, Targeting Mid-2027 Launch

The device, expected to precede Apple's foldable tablet, remains in early development with questions around its operating system and design.

Huawei's recently launched MateBook Fold Ultimate is a foldable laptop
Amazon to Enter Race Against Huawei, Apple with its very Own Foldable Tablet | Image: Huawei
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Overview

  • Amazon is reportedly working on a large foldable tablet, with mass production projected for late 2026 or 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  • The device could potentially reach the market by mid-2027, ahead of Apple's foldable tablet, which is expected to enter production in late 2027 or 2028.
  • Huawei has already launched the MateBook Fold Ultimate in China, featuring an 18-inch flexible display, setting a benchmark for competitors.
  • Key details about Amazon's foldable tablet, including its operating system, remain unclear, with speculation about the use of Fire OS or a new Linux-based Vega OS.
  • Foldable devices face challenges like screen durability and hinge longevity, influencing staggered production timelines across the industry.