Overview
- Chinese outlet UDN and follow‑on reports say Apple has achieved a crease‑free folding display by co‑engineering the panel and hinge as an integrated system.
- Foxconn is reported to have set up a dedicated line as the project moves into engineering validation and early pre‑production, a phase that typically yields around 100 test units.
- Samsung Display is said to supply the inner screen while Apple designs the panel structure and lamination; the hinge is reportedly co‑developed with Shin Zu Shing and Amphenol using liquid‑metal components.
- Analyst Arthur Liao of Fubon Research models a launch price near $2,399, forecasting about 5.4 million units sold in 2026 and roughly 15.4 million over the product’s lifetime.
- Multiple outlets tie the debut to September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series, with all details remaining unconfirmed by Apple and based on supply‑chain sources and analyst estimates.