Apple Develops 'Crease-Free' Display for Foldable iPhone, Foxconn Prepares Production [Report]

Apple has made real progress on its first foldable iPhone, developing a "crease-free" display that tackles the most visible flaw seen on competing devices, according to a new report from UDN. Sources in the supply chain say Apple's approach relies on the way the display and hinge are engineered to work together, allowing the panel to bend without forming a permanent seam.

Foxconn is said to have already set up a dedicated production line for the device, suggesting the project has moved out of the experimental stage and into engineering validation and early pre-production. Samsung Display is reportedly supplying the inner screen, but Apple is handling the panel structure and lamination work to keep the surface as smooth as possible.

To achieve that seamless look, Apple is co-developing the hinge with Shin Zu Shing and Amphenol. The design is believed to use liquid metal components to maintain strength and prevent the deformation that leads to long-term creasing on current foldable phones.


The device—tentatively referred to as the "iPhone Fold"—aligns with a recently leaked 2026 roadmap suggesting a launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro next fall. Other reports claim the foldable will feature a super-thin design and may pack a massive 5,800mAh battery.

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