Apple saw a 20 percent surge in Chinese smartphone shipments during Q1 2026, driven by the iPhone 17 series and strategic pricing amid rising component costs.
Apple has reportedly signed a three-year exclusive deal with Samsung Display for foldable OLED panels, with mass production starting in the second quarter.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone are expected to feature a new A20 chip built on TSMC's N2 process with advanced WMCM packaging, promising major gains in performance and efficiency.
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans for a clamshell foldable iPhone after internal discussions suggested the design required major battery and camera compromises.