According to a recent report by Korean website ET News, Apple has solved the foldable smartphone equation by completely eliminating the unsightly crease visible on the screen, where it folds.
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"Apple has decided to eliminate the crease at all costs, regardless of cost, in order to differentiate its foldable smartphone from existing models, one of ETNews' sources told ETNews. It is assumed that a new material property has been developed to eliminate the crease." Samsung Display is expected to be the exclusive supplier of the displays for this iPhone and has been developing the technology specifically for Apple since last year.
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The website states that Apple is finalizing the list of companies that will supply components for the foldable iPhone, a selection that will be completed in April. This timeline suggests that Apple is close to starting production, with component manufacturing lines expected to be running at full capacity before the end of the year, corroborating a launch that has been estimated for some time in 2026.
