iPhone Fold: 3 technologies Apple is reportedly using to (finally) kill the crease
Apple is reportedly close to releasing its first foldable iPhone, tentatively called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, after solving the persistent display crease issue. The breakthrough is attributed to a combination of a liquid metal hinge, multiple glass layers, and a new adhesive technology. These innovations aim to deliver a durable, smooth display that could set the device apart from existing foldable smartphones.
- ▪Apple has reportedly solved the foldable display crease issue using a new hinge, glass layers, and adhesive.
- ▪The iPhone Fold is expected to feature a titanium and liquid metal hinge for improved durability and tension distribution.
- ▪Samsung Display is reportedly manufacturing the panel, which incorporates Apple's proprietary multi-layer glass design.
- ▪The device has been rumored for over a decade, with Apple delaying release until the crease problem was resolved.
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Phones iPhones iPhone Fold: 3 technologies Apple is reportedly using to (finally) kill the crease News By Scott Younker published 1 May 2026 It's not reinventing the wheel, but rather, making it better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The long-rumored Apple take on a foldable phone is finally expected to arrive later this year. The iPhone Fold (or possibly iPhone Ultra) has been in the rumor mill for more than a decade.Apple reportedly refused to release a foldable iPhone until it could eliminate the display crease entirely.
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