Apple Could Launch Foldable iPhone In 2026 With Crease-Free Screen From Samsung

Apple is expected to bring its first foldable iPhone to market in 2026, and reports say the device will use Samsung Display's new crease-free screen. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the company will begin mass production of these folding screens later this year to meet Apple's timeline for release, as reported by CNET.

If you're concerned that your future Apple foldable might develop an ugly crease, good news: Samsung Display is reportedly working to fix the crease problem in foldable phones. It plans to use a metal plate under the folding panel, thus spreading the pressure that results from folding the screen and making the display appear flat when it's open.

With Samsung Display having been in the foldable phone game for a few years now, it's fair that Apple prefers to outsource its folding display instead of developing the screen internally. Apple and Samsung ...