Apple Reportedly Taps Samsung Display for First Foldable iPhone Screens
Samsung Display (SDC), which is an entirely separate company from Samsung itself and produces screens for many other companies, will reportedly begin mass production of its flexible folding screens later this year in time for Apple's foldable iPhone launch in summer 2026, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily.
Rumors that Apple will launch its first folding iPhone, possibly called the iPhone Flip, in 2026 are growing stronger all the time, but Tuesday's report seems to indicate that Apple will not be producing its crease-free screens in house. Industry insider Ming-Chi Kuo says the move could mean that Apple is more confident in SDC to "ensure stable mass production of the foldable iPhone in 2026."
In a phone market increasingly populated with foldables, Apple has taken its time to do it right (and they'd better). And why not deploy a company like Samsung Display, which boasts innovations include a double-folding display and even stretchable screens.
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