Overview
- Korea’s ETNews, echoed by multiple outlets, reports Samsung is preparing a 'Wide Fold' with a 7.6-inch inner and 5.4-inch outer display targeting a fall 2026 launch to counter Apple’s device.
- Apple is still reportedly aiming to unveil its first foldable iPhone in fall 2026, with analysts warning initial supply could be tightly constrained or broader availability may slip into 2027.
- Leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple continues testing unequal‑thickness ultra‑thin flexible glass and refined hinge systems to reduce or nearly eliminate the display crease.
- Recent reports converge on Apple’s foldable using a book‑style layout with roughly a 5.3–5.5 inch cover screen and a 7.58–7.8 inch inner panel in a near‑4:3 aspect ratio.
- Supply‑chain reporting names Samsung Display as a key panel supplier and flags Foxconn production preparations, while pricing projections place Apple’s model in the ~$2,000–$2,500 range.